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Recommendations for workers on their feet

September 7, 2017

Many jobs require people to be on their feet for several hours each day. Hairdressers, retailers, nurses, and factory workers are among those who spend all day on their feet.

MEGAComfort® celebrates the meaning of Labor Day and launches its 2nd Annual Hardest Worker Contest & Sweepstakes

Nominations are open now through September 29th

August 29, 2017

This Labor Day, MEGAComfort®, an international leader in ergonomically designed anti-fatigue insoles and orthotics, will again celebrate the great American work ethic with its second annual Hardest Worker Contest & Sweepstakes.

Kee Safety® introduces new Kee® Pallet Gate to provide hazard protection when transferring materials

August 21, 2017

Kee Safety, Inc., Buffalo, New York, announces the introduction of new Kee Pallet Gate to provide protection at openings on mezzanines and other areas where pallet access is required to transfer materials or move goods between different working levels.

Lifting equipment linked to fewer injuries among nursing home workers

July 24, 2017

Injuries among nursing home workers significantly decreased after the start of a safety program that included mechanical lifting equipment and training on how to use it, according to a NIOSH-funded study at the University of Massachusetts Lowell published in the journal Safety Science.

Restructured International Congress at A+A 2017

July 21, 2017

The International Congress for Occupational Safety and Occupational Medicine will again be held concurrently with A+A 2017, International Trade Fair with Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work, from October 17 – 20, 2017 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.

A Confined Space blog post

Harwood’s last gasp? OSHA announces cruel and bizarre grant round

Jordan Barab

July 18, 2017

OSHA released a grant announcement last week for its Susan Harwood Worker Training Grants. No, the Trump administration did not wake up and suddenly realize how important job safety and health training is to high risk and vulnerable workers. These grants are funded by FY 2017 money which has already been appropriated and must be spent.

European workers want more action on MSD prevention

July 5, 2017

The European Union is being called upon to do more to address musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) - the most common work-related illness in Europe.

Computer vision: Stress & strain

Proper eyewear can reduce strain from heavy computer use

Brent Motchan

June 27, 2017

In today’s industry, computer use and use of digital devices is not limited to the office worker, but occurs in every shop floor, laboratory and other production facility. Manufacturing and industrial operations have computers or other digital screens in many aspects of their operations.

Innovation presentations

June 6, 2017

Tuesday’s product demos and presentations in the Learning Pavilions again focused on everything from sensor technology to ergonomics, and a few discussed OSHA’s new silica rule. Some of the topics up for discussion Tuesday afternoon included: • Key ergonomic principles for use in increasing productive output, decreasing waste and reducing the risk factors and costs associated with musculoskeletal disorders.

Preventing MSDs in the workplace

May 15, 2017

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons. Workers in many different industries and occupations can be exposed to risk factors at work, such as lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling heavy loads, working in awkward body postures and performing the same or similar tasks repetitively.

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