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8 Essential Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Solutions For Manual Material Handling

Manual material handling can be hard on the human body. To prevent the daily wear and tear of manual material handling tasks from turning into a costly string of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) injuries at your distribution center, you’ll need a proactive strategy and corresponding set of tactics in place to control risk.

8 Essential Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Solutions For Manual Material Handling

Ergonomics

Infographic: Ergonomics in Healthcare

In U.S. hospitals alone, in 2013 there were nearly 58,000 work-related injuries and illnesses, or a 6.4 incidence rate – nearly double that of private industry.

Infographic: Ergonomics in Healthcare

How to Choose the Best Office Mouse

Most people start out with a “standard” mouse, which, to be fair, fits most people quite satisfactorily. However, if a mouse doesn’t fit your hand, the computer sales person isn’t going to be the one to tell you. How do you know if a mouse is right for you? Maybe you’d be better off with a mini-sized “mole” instead. Or, if your hand is large, you might be more of a “lab-rat” aficionado.

How to Choose the Best Office Mouse

Workplace Athlete Health

Ergonomics for Kids: MSD Risks Associated with Technology

“For the last year I’ve been working with Cardinus on a project to identify the risks to young people that come from our obsession with smart phones, tablets and other touch-screen technologies. The impact has been heard around the world, from surgeons who no longer have the dexterity to perform delicate operations, to mental health risks, to elite athletes struggling to retain focus. However, the MSD risks associated with technology use is poorly documented, particularly in young people. That’s why our project exists. Providing firm evidence for the risk will allow us to develop new programmes and new solutions to mitigate and reduce the potentially huge risk to young people. And for businesses, this means the future workforce too.”

Ergonomics for Kids: MSD Risks Associated with Technology

Easy Workplace Wellness Ideas You Can Try Now

We often forget the power of exercise for reducing stress and managing mindset. WHEN YOU MOVE YOUR BODY, YOU MOVE YOUR MIND. Remember: workouts are not limited to your time in the gym, strive to live an active work day. Move as much as possible. If you find yourself feeling cranky, wound up, or lethargic during the workday, see if you can take a break for some “office yoga,” or a few simple physical therapy exercises to counter act all of the aches and pains that come from sitting at a desk.

Easy Workplace Wellness Ideas You Can Try Now

Safety Leadership

Tips for Better Safety Meetings

Have you ever looked into the eyes of workers in a safety meeting? In some meetings the eyes light up, in some they gloss over, and in others they roll. If you are creating glossy and/or rolling eyes, you have a great opportunity! Think about it – you already dedicate time to safety meetings. Why not get the maximum return for that time invested?

Tips for Better Safety Meetings