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Study: Barriers to Implementing Successful MSD Prevention Programs
“In terms of the H&S of workers, MSD related hazards constitute one of a large number of hazards that are present in the working environment. Prevention of MSD is a challenging issue and remains a significant concern to policy makers, practitioners, employers, workers’ compensation boards, and other stakeholders. While this review itself focuses on MSD prevention activities, many of the problems and challenges faced in the implementation of interventions for MSD seem to be common to other H&S issues. Therefore, steps taken to overcome barriers for MSD prevention should also aid overall H&S performance and vice versa.”
Ergonomics
Understanding Ergonomics at Work
It’s true that we make a mistake when we ignore individual risk factors that can lead to MSD, and fail to educate and motivate our team to know and accept responsibility for prevention. But it’s also true that we can’t afford to neglect our responsibility as health and safety leaders to provide a safe and efficient workplace for our team. Implementing a great ergonomic improvement process is a part of the company’s commitment to building a culture of excellence in workplace health and safety.
Understanding Ergonomics at Work
Workplace Ergonomics Quiz – How Much Do You Know About Ergonomics at Work?
How much do you know about ergonomics? Test yourself on how much you know about workplace ergonomics and how you can use this knowledge to establish and maintain a sustainable ergonomics process at your facility. Let’s get started.
Workplace Ergonomics Quiz – How Much Do You Know About Ergonomics at Work?
Workplace Athlete Health
Truth vs. Myth: Using Industrial Back Belts to Prevent Low Back Injuries
Low back injuries are some of the most common and costly injuries in the workplace today. Is using industrial back belts to prevent low back injuries a good idea? That’s what we’re about to explore together in this installment of our Truth vs Myth series.
Truth vs. Myth: Using Industrial Back Belts to Prevent Low Back Injuries
Free Wellness Handout — Total Body Strength
Strength training has been proven to benefit all populations, from young athletes to seniors. Weight lifting is also important for women. In fact, recent studies have shown significant health benefits from strength training. The benefits include increased muscle tone and body shape, increased bone density, improved hormone and mental function, decreased stress, increased metabolism, and weight loss.
Free Wellness Handout — Total Body Strength
Safety Leadership
Showing Up: Step One of Safety Leadership
We have been told that the first step of doing any job is showing up. This is equally true of the job of leading safety. Leaders who are noticeably absent lose opportunities to effectively lead. Obviously leaders cannot be everywhere every time; but they can pick and choose key opportunities to emphasize the importance of safety with their presence.
Showing Up: Step One of Safety Leadership
