Prevention Weekly is a newsletter from Ergonomics Plus highlighting the week’s best information and resources we found on ergonomics and injury prevention.

This issue is brought to you by Prevention Pro — Online Tools and Training for Smarter MSD Prevention.

Featured Articles

1. Why You Shouldn’t Sit — Or Stand — Too Much 
“The key is breaking up your activity throughout the day,” said Alan Hedge, a professor of ergonomics at Cornell University. “Sitting all day and standing all day are both bad for you,” he said.

2. Your How-to Guide on Good Driving Ergonomics 
“Repetitive activities can place a lot of strain on our bodies.  In the case of driving, significant stress to the neck, upper and lower back can be multiplied with poor posture. Making sure you properly adjust your seat, steering wheel etc., can go a long way in reducing the stress and strain on your body.”

3. The Definition and Causes of Musculoskeletal Disorders
The economic and human costs of MSDs are unnecessary. Musculoskeletal disorders are preventable. To lay the foundation for an MSD prevention strategy, it’s important to understand what MSDs are and what causes them. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to allocate your time, attention and resources most effectively to prevent MSDs.

4. Top 10 Tips for Wellness in the Office Workplace 
Get ten tips for a healthier office workplace from this article on ComputingComfort.org.

5. Free Access to Our New MSD Prevention Workshop 
With the recent launch of Prevention Pro, we updated and added to our MSD Prevention Workshop.  You can sign up here (at no charge) and get instant access to all 8 lessons and materials inside.