Ergonomic issues can lead to injuries in the workplace in a number of ways: Manual material handling: Repeated lifting, carrying, or moving of heavy materials can lead to musculoskeletal disorders, such as back injuries or tendonitis. Awkward postures: Working in awkward positions, such as bending or reaching, can lead to musculoskeletal disorders, such as back […]

There are several steps that organizations can follow to build a business case for safety improvements: Identify the potential benefits of safety improvements: The first step in building a business case for safety improvements is to identify the potential benefits of those improvements. This can include quantifying the potential costs of accidents and injuries, such […]

Forklift accidents and injuries can take a variety of forms, but some of the most common types of injuries include: Crush injuries: These injuries occur when a person is caught between the forklift and another object, or when a person is struck by the forklift. Crush injuries can result in serious injury or death. Falls: […]

Cumulative trauma, also known as repetitive strain injury (RSI), is a type of injury that is caused by the repeated use of the same muscles or joints over an extended period of time. Here are a few strategies that can be used to prevent cumulative trauma in the workplace: Ergonomic equipment: Using ergonomic equipment, such […]