Ergonomics

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Hotel bed lifting systems can cut housekeeper overexertion injuries in half, study shows

Palma, Spain — Hotel beds with lifting systems can help reduce injuries among housekeepers by at least half, results of a recent study by a safety agency in Spain’s Balearic Islands suggest.
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Washington State House advances bill aimed at protecting workers from ergo injuries

Olympia, WA — Legislation that would restore Washington state regulations requiring employers to establish practices intended to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders was approved by the state House on Feb. 15.
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Avoid MSDs while working remotely: New tip sheet from EU-OSHA

Bilbao, Spain — Promoting good musculoskeletal health among remote workers and their employers is the goal of a new fact sheet from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, also known as EU-OSHA.
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NIOSH offers miners tips to limit dust exposure, be ergonomically sound

Washington — NIOSH has published a booklet intended to help miners learn about reducing their exposure to respirable dust in metal and nonmetal mines while lowering their risk for musculoskeletal disorders and traumatic injuries.
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Workplace Solutions

Puller accessory

Pull Assist gives workers the option to make their pull hands-free and consistent. This allows users to stay out of the danger zone while increasing productivity and decreasing strain and fatigue. Use a built-in pendant to maintain total control and feather the rope by fine-tuning the tailing force in real time.
Workplace Solutions

Crane outrigger pads

SafetyTech Outrigger Pads have been designed with ergonomics in mind. Engineered thermoplastic SafetyTech Outrigger Pads aren’t porous, they won’t absorb water or any chemicals, and they won’t splinter or break under stress.
Workplace Solutions

How to get more from your ergonomics program

We have completed ergonomic risk assessments for most of our jobs. How do we get more improvements implemented?
News

Online tool designed to identify ‘the right places’ to use workplace exoskeletons

Nashville, TN — A free online tool developed by researchers at Vanderbilt University is intended to help employers assess how and where exoskeletons could help reduce work-related back injuries “without the need for costly and time-consuming experiments.”
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Musculoskeletal issues common among dentists: study

Munster, Germany — Neck and shoulder problems are common musculoskeletal disorders among dentists, leading more than 1 out of 5 to seek medical care, a recent study out of Germany shows.
On the Safe Side

On the Safe Side podcast Episode 19: One-person safety teams and post-pandemic ergonomic concerns

In Episode 19, the S+H editorial team discusses the benefits and challenges of being a one-person safety team. Also: Julia Abate, executive director of The Ergonomics Center at North Carolina State University, answers our questions about ergonomic concerns as more workers return to their physical work locations.
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