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Issue 236

Ergonomics

An Ergonomics Makeover

“There’s a growing body of evidence pointing to the health hazards of prolonged sitting, which has helped put ergonomics on Corporate America’s radar.”

Eight Ways to Give Your Workplace an Ergonomic Makeover

Recommended Ergonomic Assessment Tools

The best approach is to make ergonomics an ongoing process of risk identification and risk reduction based on objective, scientific analysis of your workplace. These are the ergonomic risk assessment tools we recommend and use for clients.

Recommended Ergonomic Assessment Tools

Workplace Athlete Health

BMI and Musculoskeletal Disorders

“Obesity was related to developing musculoskeletal symptoms (OR 1.37, 95% CI: 1.05-1.79) and inversely related to recovery from symptoms (OR 0.76, 95% CI: 0.59-0.97).”

The Relation Between Body Mass Index and Musculoskeletal Symptoms in the Working Population

Free Elbow Injury Prevention Handout

Educated decisions and behaviors require education. Use this free employee handout to educate and enable your employees to take care of their bodies and reduce the risk of MSDs and elbow injuries.

Free Injury Prevention Handout — Prevent Elbow Injuries

Safety Leadership

Developing a Strong Safety Culture

“Creating an effective safety culture is an ongoing process and is a large commitment on behalf of the entire company, however, the effort results in a positive attitude toward safety and a reduction in accidents and incidents. Here are a couple of tips from OSHA to get you started on building a strong safety culture at your organization.”

8 Steps to a Strong Safety Culture