Every Friday we pass on a few articles, pictures, videos, infographics, etc. we enjoyed throughout the week in a “Best of the Week” post.
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Stop a Sick Day In Its Tracks
EHS Today
Managers and supervisors can use this simple technique to help stop an employee sick day before it happens: Let a stressed-out worker know you care by offering supportive treatment …
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Perception, Work-Life Balance Key Factors in Workplace Safety, Study Says
OH & S
Companies that run in a smooth and effective manner and have minimal constraints on worker performance can decrease injuries by 38 percent as worker opinions improve, according to survey results …
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The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health’s (IOSH) Retail and Distribution Group event at Donington Park, in Leicestershire, gave practical advice on managing risks that could arise from making home deliveries …
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Get Out of That Chair!
EHS Today
An occupational therapist at Saint Louis University has some bad news for office workers: Research has identified a link between sedentary behavior and heart disease, which means employees who are deskbound for most of the workday may be putting their health at risk …
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From the Ergonomics Plus blog this week: Injury Prevention Tip: MSD Prevention Basics
