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 & Safety Links
How to Combat Sitting, A Workplace Health Crisis
NIFS Fitness
We sit. Frankly, we sit a lot. We sit at home, we sit on our commutes, we sit at work, we sit during our child’s after-school activities. Sit, sit, sit. And it’s not doing us any favors, either. In fact, recent startling statistics indicate that sitting may be a significant threat to our overall wellbeing …
Musculoskeletal Disorders on the Rise
EHS Today
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) cost the United States approximately $45-$55 billion per year. In fact, 80 percent of adults injure their backs at some point in their lives. These injuries could be greatly reduced with training, knowledge and preventative maintenance …
The Affordable Care Act and Implications on Corporate Wellness
Corporate Wellness Insights
As 2014 approaches, HR and wellness professionals will need to familiarize themselves with the Affordable Care Act and its implications on wellness. There will be significant changes to the way we look at disease, particularly with regard to disease prevention versus disease management …
25 Signs You Have an Awesome Safety Culture
From the Ergonomics Plus blog
From the Ergonomics Plus blog this week: Five Reasons Why You Need to Get Started With Early Intervention Today