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Ergonomics and Mobile Workers
“Increasingly, work is something people do rather than a place people go.”
What Is a JSA and Why Is It Important?
Are you struggling with integrating safety into daily work routines? Are you looking for ways to incorporate safety and health principles into key performance indicators?
Are Your Employees Adding Value to Your Safety Culture?
In the workplace, the word “safety” can evoke two distinct opinions. Some see safety as the most important aspect of their business, a healthy investment which their company strives to promote throughout the workplace. Others see safety as code for ...
Pour Me Another Cup of Coffee
“Pour Me another Cup of Coffee… for I am a truck driving man” comes from the song “Truck Drivin’ Man” recorded by Buck Owens in 1965. This blast from the past came to mind when thumbing through a recent AAOHN journal.
Safety Shoes—Selecting the Right Shoe for Your Workplace
What better day to discuss this topic than “Shoe the World Day?” There are multiple factors to consider when selecting the most appropriate foot protection. The goal is to make sure that your feet are comfortable, supported, and protected.
Load Limits for Structurally Supported Surfaces
The last line of the lyrical refrain in the 1968 hit song “The Weight” by Canadian-American rock group The Band reads, “You put the load right on me.” In the context of a work environment with a mezzanine storage platform, this verse conjures up a m...
Redefining the Workplace
It would seem that everyone would like to work at Google. Google’s efforts to create the happiest place to work include more than complimentary gourmet meals, massages, “nap pods” and other lavish perks.
Personal Safety—Listen to Your Inner Voice
During a recent safety training session the subject of famous last words came up. The favorite last words turned out to be, “Hey! Watch this!”
OSHA & Healthcare: Update 2017
People ask many questions when it comes to healthcare facilities. Hospitals and nursing homes are under scrutiny and many want to know, “How do they compare?”
Back Belts—Do They Prevent Back Injuries?
Back injuries are common in many industries, and can be extremely debilitating. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 155,740 private industry back injury cases in 2015. That’s over 400 cases per day!
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