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Office worker injured after falling out of chair

Falls from Rolling Chairs – Yeah, it’s a Thing

As the weather turns colder, slip and fall incidents begin to rise. A recent Safety Net post, Fall In Down Without Falling Down was a reminder that fall is beautiful but does present a seasonal hazard.

Education, General, Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Services, Ergonomics, Inspection, Leadership and Management, Office Ergonomics, Safety Programs, Slips, Trips & Falls  •  November 11, 2020
Nurse applying compression stockings to patient.

The Force Behind Applying Compression Hose

In recent years, attention has increased drastically around the hazards of manually lifting patients and residents, also known as “dynamic loading.”

Healthcare, Ergonomics  •  July 15, 2020

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