Musculoskeletal Disorders

Washington — Frontline employees consistently rate their workplaces’ musculoskeletal disease prevention efforts less favorably than safety leaders do, according to a new report from the National Safety Council.

Philadelphia — Overuse injuries on the job can lead to elevated inflammation levels, mood changes and chronic pain, results of a recent study suggest.

Washington — More than 40% of frontline workers say they “sometimes,” “rarely” or “never” have the proper ergonomic tools and equipment to do their jobs, according to a new report from the National Safety Council.

Storrs, CT — An estimated 31,016 cases of work-related disease in Connecticut occurred in 2023, according to an annual report from the state’s Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Denver — The impact of artificial intelligence on workplace safety and health is no longer a discussion rooted in the future.

Washington — A House Republican has introduced legislation that would create a structure to allow pork- and poultry-processing plants to operate at faster line speeds – a move opposed by worker safety advocates.

Workers in the cleaning industry are at higher risk for musculoskeletal disorders.

Silver Spring, MD — The number of construction workers who developed a musculoskeletal disorder that resulted in days away from work decreased more than 20% over a recent 10-year period, a new report shows.

College Station, TX — Forestry workers could benefit from the use of exoskeletons that support their back and upper limbs, results of a recent study show.

Washington — OSHA’s administrator no longer has to consult with the agency’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to “promulgate, modify or revoke standards applicable to construction work.”