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Why a Workplace Athlete Program is Essential in Manual Material Handling Environments
Issue 229
Ergonomics
Conduct Effective, Efficient Ergonomic Assessments
Ergonomic assessments are a core element of the ergonomics process. Make sure you’re being effective and efficient.
Five Steps to Conducting an Effective Ergonomic Risk Assessment
Keep the Exercise Ball in the Gym
Should you use an exercise ball as an office chair? Probably not.
Truth vs. Myth: Is Using an Exercise Ball to Replace Your Office Chair a Good Idea?
Workplace Athlete Health
Understanding the Musculoskeletal System
Preventing musculoskeletal disorders requires having at least a basic understanding of the musculoskeletal system.
Wikipedia: “Human musculoskeletal system”
The Important of Proper Body Mechanics
Workplace athletes absolutely must learn how to use their bodies properly at work and at home.
The Importance of Proper Body Mechanics – Keeping Your Spine Healthy
Safety Leadership
Soft Skills for Safety Leadership
“To be an effective safety leader soft skills are as important as technical knowhow in growing and developing a workforce. These skills also are critical to an organization’s productivity, success, and performance—more so in a tough economy and a competitive business landscape.”
Six Critical Soft Skills for Effective Safety Leadership
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