With more employers jumping on the standing desk bandwagon, the trend has raised questions about the benefits of this office furniture and the impact on federal disability law. The boom in popularity of standing desks can be traced to a 2013 policy against sedentary behavior adopted by the American Medical Association that encouraged greater use …
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Putting Your Workers’ Best Foot Forward
The average person walks about 5,000 steps a day, which equates to 73,000 miles by the age of 80. For those in the construction industry or jobs that require being on foot all day, that number could be higher. Nearly 40 percent of injuries and illnesses, most notably fractures, occur to hands and feet and …
OSHA and Ergonomics: Past, Present and Future
Ergonomics is the study of work. From an OSHA perspective, it is the process of designing the job to fit the employee, rather than forcing the employee’s body to fit the job. This process may include modifying tasks, the work environment and equipment to meet the specific needs of an employee to alleviate physical stress …
Researchers call for more focus on ergo guidelines for overweight, obese workers
College Station, TX – Guidelines for promoting good workplace ergonomics are less effective among workers who are overweight or obese, and increased focus on these groups is needed, according to researchers from Texas A&M University and the University at Buffalo. Proper ergonomics, which OSHA defines as “fitting a job to a person,” has been shown …
Can Seasonal Workers Get Workers’ Comp for Carpal Tunnel?
Soon, if not already, thousands of people in the U.S. will enter the workforce or add part-time jobs during the holiday season. If seasonal employees develop carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), are they covered by workers’ comp? From warehouse pickers to retail gift wrappers (not to mention snow shovelers), many winter seasonal jobs involve repetitive motion …
Top 10 Apps for Safety Pros
How many of these safety apps are you using? At the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) Safety 2015 conference in Dallas, Paul Colangelo, National Director of Compliance Programs for ClickSafety, presented his Top 10 list of apps for safety pros. Here’s his list: iAuditor: Colangelo says this is one of the top 2 apps …
Workplace Ergonomics Infographic: 5 Common Ergonomic Mistakes
Most people don’t give much thought to workplace ergonomics, but it’s a very important concept considering it affects each and every one of us on a regular basis. Ergonomics is the ways in which our job duties affects our body, particularly long term. Repetitive motions, improper posture, and computer eye strain are just a few …
Office Ergonomics: We’ve Got Your Back!
Working in an office can have long term physical effects on the body, particularly when your job is sedentary. This is where office ergonomics becomes important, as making a few minor tweaks in your posture and in your workspace can help prevent serious disorders such as computer eye strain, musculoskeletal disorder, and more. The following …
Corporate Fitness Infographic: Working Out In The Workplace
Related Training DVDs Wellness & Fitness by Atlantic Training H1N1 Awareness by Convergence Employee Wellness by Coastal Training / DuPont Wellness & Fitness by Atlantic Training Employee Wellness by Coastal Training / DuPont American workers consider the office as the place they go to work and earn a living. The side effect of working in …