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Issue 264
Ergonomics
The Value of Ergonomics — How Ergonomics Improves Productivity
Workplace ergonomics is the science of designing the workplace, keeping in mind the capabilities and limitations of the worker. The goal is to optimize the interaction between the work and the worker. By achieving this goal, you’re also achieving an increase in productivity as job tasks become easier and more efficient to perform.
The Value of Ergonomics — How Ergonomics Improves Productivity
Infographic — Office Stretches to Prevent and Reduce Desk-Life Pain
Sitting at a desk for hours at a time can lead to pain, injury, and disability. Lack of ergonomically correct positions can lead to sore muscles in a variety of places, from neck to wrists, fingers, shoulders, back, and legs. In fact, experts say that a break of up to a half hour is recommended each day.
Infographic — Office Stretches to Prevent and Reduce Desk-Life Pain
Workplace Athlete Health
A Short Guide to Workplace Athlete Health Promotion
Have you heard of the NIOSH Total Worker Health program? Based on mountains of research, the program advocates a strategy integrating protection from safety hazards with promotion of injury prevention efforts in order to advance worker well-being.
A Short Guide to Workplace Athlete Health Promotion
Your Body, Your Job
This booklet looks at carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and other types of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and the groups of workers at risk. It also suggests ways to prevent these disorders, including changes that can be made in the workplace, and gives referrals for getting help
Safety Leadership
Safety Leadership: A resolution for 2017: Be an intentional safety leader
A new year is just around the corner, and with it another opportunity to adopt a resolution for a healthier, more productive year. The coming year in particular brings exciting changes in safety as technology, demographics, globalization and other issues continue to beat down the door of traditional safety thinking.
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The Benefits of Warm-up Stretching Programs
In this webinar you will learn the benefits and best practices of successful warm-up stretching programs.
Stretch Leader Training
It is vitally important for stretch leaders to know how to properly perform each stretch and to lead with confidence and enthusiasm.
