The anatomy of the wrist and hand is quite remarkable.  This amazing instrument was described in our previous safety blog, Our Hands are Incredible Tools - check it out! But there’s even more to this structure, and it can be the source of ...

MEMIC data analysis indicates the following are areas of concern for small businesses. The following list of problems contains recommended solutions that - if put into practice - can help make your place of business safer: 1. Inexperience The accide...

Before you start, consider: Snow shoveling puts a high physical demand on your heart and back. Avoid snow shoveling after a big meal.  Give yourself 1-2 hours after a meal before you start shoveling.  It takes a lot of blood flow t...

The majority of workers involved with wood construction use one of the many air powered nailers available on the market. Since their introduction in the 1950’s, “nail guns” have improved the speed and productivity of anyone who driv...

As highlighted in a recent NPR series on injured nurses, those who take care of us professionally have not always received the best injury prevention training and technology while on the job. Healthcare workers suffer higher rates of musculoskeletal ...

Fact or Fiction - How would you answer these questions? A sun tan totally protects me from sun burn. Only UVB rays cause skin cancer. Tanning beds are better for you than the sun because they emit more UVA than UVB rays. SPF 30 provi...

At some point, every business handles materials. The efficient handling of materials, whether products, parts or paper, is essential for productivity, customer satisfaction, and employee well-being. Manual material handling refers to the process...

Lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, and carrying materials and products. It’s an everyday part of most work environments. Training employees in body mechanics is good, but there are limits to what our bodies can tolerate. And ignoring...

As we continue to combat the spread of COVID-19 within each of our workplaces, it’s important that the protocols we put in place do not create any additional safety concerns. To reduce the spread, we are all looking to reduce virus transfer in ...

Last week’s post entitled, “Pedestrian Safety- Are you a Jaywalker?” focused on pedestrian behavior.Distracted walking is increasing and ultimately we are all responsible for our safety when walking along or across roadways. But the...