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Issue 248

Ergonomics

Steps to a More Productive Workplace

Factors such as work surfaces at the wrong height, uncomfortable chairs, shelves and bins that are too high or out of reach and awkward hand tools all contribute to increased risk of musculoskeletal injuries and negatively can impact productivity.

Four Simple Ergonomic Steps to a More Productive Workplace

Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Guidelines

Looking for specific ergonomics and injury prevention guidance for your industry? Look no further. We’ve compiled an extensive library of industry-specific ergonomics and injury prevention guidelines on this page. (In fact, you might consider bookmarking this page for future reference.)

Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Guidelines by Industry

Workplace Athlete Health

The Industrial Athlete

“Professional athletes do not just walk onto the playing fi eld and participate in their sport without properly warming up. They want to ensure that their bodies are prepared for the work at hand. Why should it be any different for workers at manufacturing and construction sites? It shouldn’t be.”

The Industrial Athlete: Preparing the Employee for the Physical Demands of the Job

Health Promotion Resources and Tools

“A growing body of science supports the effectiveness of combining these efforts through workplace interventions that integrate health protection and health promotion programs.”

The Ultimate Guide to Workplace Health Promotion

Safety Leadership

Don’t Let Training Hold Back Your Safety Culture

One reason for this gap in safety awareness and importance is training, or lack thereof. The reality is that training employees on the dangers of the workplace and how to avoid them can be a bit easier said than done. Developing training programs that will resonate and spur changes in behavior is a difficult but important task.

Don’t Let Training Hold Back Your Safety Culture