Ergonomics

2nd annual Workplace Safety Summit set for June 15

Join the MSD Solutions Lab, a National Safety Council program, for its second annual virtual Workplace Safety Summit: Insights and Actions to Prevent the Most Common Injury on the Job.

If your feet hurt from work, you’re not alone: survey

Berkeley, CA — A recent survey of workers who spend the majority of the day on their feet shows that nearly 2 out of 5 experience recurring pain.

Washington state’s ergonomics bill now law

Olympia, WA — A new law in Washington will repeal state statutes that prevent the Department of Labor & Industries from adopting ergonomics rules intended to protect workers.

Knee pads

For workers in construction, roofing, masonry and other demanding jobs, two new levels of knee protection are available to reduce injury risk and minimize joint fatigue.
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NSC offering nearly $300K in grants in push to reduce work-related MSDs

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council has announced two new grant programs to encourage development of safety solutions targeting work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Ergonomics bill back on the table in Washington state

Olympia, WA — Washington state legislators are once again considering a bill aimed at reducing workers’ risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

‘Brainstorm’ e-tool targets sprain and strain hazards

Tumwater, WA — Preventing sprains and strains on the job is the aim of a new online tool from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

Creating an ergonomic safety knife program

How do modern safety knives improve ergonomics and overall workplace safety?
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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 33: OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy and MSDs

In Episode 33, the S+H editorial team dives into the November issue’s feature story on OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy.

New: Small Business Guide to MSD Solutions

Itasca, IL — A recently published guide from the National Safety Council is intended to help small businesses reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

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