January is National Eye Safety Month! Your eyesight is a priceless commodity and once lost can never be brought back. Every day in the workplace employees are exposed to numerous hazards to the eyes from chemicals to flying objects. Protecting your eyes starts with education and utilizing the right equipment. There are many different types […]
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Ergonomics is derived from the Greek language -ergon meaning “to work” and nomos meaning “rules.” The “rules of work” is the process of fitting the work environment to you – the person doing the work. Ergonomics focuses on optimizing the design of equipment, tools, and workplaces to minimize risk and potential injury, and stay on
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Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) is a term used to describe injuries to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, peripheral nerves, structures, bones or associated vascular system of the body. These injuries may occur to any part of the body (hands, arms back, etc.). Several risk factors have been associated with the development of MSD’s. The presence of risk
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