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How to Protect Musculoskeletal Health With Ergonomics

Many work tasks and cycles are repetitive in nature, and are frequently controlled by hourly or daily production targets and work processes. High task repetition, when combined with other … See more

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Ergonomics Training and Education for Maximum …

WEBYour education and training content should reflect these two fundamental needs of a process to improve human performance. You will need …

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A Better Approach to Musculoskeletal Health …

WEBMusculoskeletal health is a complex issue with physical, environmental, mental, and psychosocial factors. Your organization likely has subject …

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A Step-by-Step Guide to the REBA Assessment Tool

WEBThe Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) was developed to “rapidly” evaluate risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) associated with certain job tasks. The Rapid Entire …

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The Current State of Musculoskeletal Health Management

WEBThe current state of musculoskeletal health management can be summed up by the following facts: MSDs are the leading cause of pain, suffering and disability in American …

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Ergonomics and Injury Prevention Strategies for an

WEBA Workplace Athletics program teaches team members to maintain good health habits, keep their bodies fit for work and use their bodies properly to accomplish their work. This …

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How to Promote Musculoskeletal Health With a Workplace

WEBA Total Musculoskeletal Health program implemented by a highly trained on-site injury prevention specialist drives better health outcomes. The ongoing dedication to building …

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Free Wellness Handout — Health and Fitness for Work and Life

WEBThere’s a correlation between poor levels of physical fitness and increased risk of disease and injury. The lower the level of fitness, the higher the risk of injury. Four types of …

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The Ultimate Guide to Workplace Health Promotion

WEBEditor’s note: This is a massive resource list of workplace health promotion and wellness articles, tools and resources. Consider bookmarking this page for future reference! …

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Workplace Stretching and Warm-up: The Benefits of a Work

WEBPromoting a health, safety and team culture. Instituting a Work Readiness System promotes a health, safety and team culture day in and day out. In other words, the Work …

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Free Wellness Handout — How to Set SMART Health & Fitness Goals

WEBSpecific Goals: Goals should be straightforward and emphasize exactly what you want to happen. Instead of saying, “I want to lose weight” say, “I will lose 5 pounds of fat.”. …

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Free Wellness Handout — Reducing Stress in the Workplace

WEBThe key is to minimize stress to prevent it from taking a negative toll on your life and health. The major causes of stress are life issues such as major life changes, stress in the …

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8 Fundamental Ergonomic Principles for Better Work Performance

WEBUsing mechanical assists, counter balance systems, adjustable height lift tables and workstations, powered equipment and ergonomic tools will reduce work effort and …

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Free Wellness Handout — The Benefits of Practicing Yoga

WEBConsult with a certified teacher to determine the best style of yoga for your physical fitness and overall health goals. Practicing yoga has many health benefits for both men and …

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The Journey to Prevention-Focused, Upstream Care for

WEBHealth protection programs have focused squarely on safety, reducing worker exposures to risk factors arising in the work environment itself. And most workplace health promotion …

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Why Ergonomics & Wellness are a Powerful Match

WEBImplementing ergonomic controls will reduce employee exposure to risk factors such as high task repetition, forceful exertions and repetitive/sustained awkward postures. By …

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Shoulder Injury Prevention 101

WEBPlace items and parts between shoulders and waist height. Avoid reaches above shoulder and reduce any excessive reaching. Avoid greater than 45o shoulder flexion and …

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A Short Guide to Workplace Athlete Health Promotion

WEBA Workplace Athlete Health program: Protects workplace athletes from ergonomic risk factors (work-related hazards) by proactively implementing an ergonomics improvement …

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Definition of Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD)

WEBErgonomics Plus’ comprehensive definition of MSD: Musculoskeletal Disorders or MSDs are injuries and disorders that affect the human body’s movement or musculoskeletal …

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Establishing an Industrial Athlete

WEBThe early MSD intervention team should consult with occupational health care providers and injury prevention experts to establish guidelines and protocols for the …

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How to Set SMART Health & Fitness Goals

WEBMeasurable Goals: Put a number on it! Setting measurable goals allows you to track your progress and determine success or failure. Attainable Goals: When you identify the …

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The Business Case for Safety, Health, and Wellness

WEBThe truth is that safety and health programs increase productivity and drive down costs, resulting in a healthier workforce and a healthier bottom line. A safe business with …

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