Every Friday we pass on a few health and safety resources we enjoyed throughout the week in a “Best of the Week” post.
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Health and Safety Links
Ergonomics Keeps Base Workers Straight
Robins Air Force Base
Helping workers to better understand how they perform their daily tasks is one role of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex’s Ergonomic Program. But, improving overall quality of life in the workplace could be its most direct and lasting benefit …
How to Create An Injury Free Workspace
Greatist
Every morning I settle into my chair, sit up nice and straight, place my fingers piano-player-perfectly on the keyboard, and start working. By about 3:00 pm my graceful posture has deflated into a slight slouch; by 4:30 pm I’m lucky if my rear end hasn’t fallen off the seat cushion …
The Standing Desk: Not a New Concept
Humantech
If you ever find yourself in northern Ohio, it’s worth a trip to see the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont. The facility includes the museum, library, tomb, grounds, and home of the 19th U.S. President …
From the Ergonomics Plus blog
From the Ergonomics Plus blog this week: How to Recognize Ergonomic Risk Factors in the Workplace