With more and more workers upgrading to smartphones, and as smartphone capabilities continue to improve, even the government is considering innovative ways to …

NASHVILLE , Tenn. – Nurses, nursing aides and orderlies have borne the weight of the nation’s obesity epidemic and suffered the consequences. They have gone…

Human Factors in Project Management The majority of workplace accidents are caused by human factors rather than by machine faults, making safety consciousn…

Many life factors can cause fatigue, which can be difficult to recognise. It’s important that individuals and organisations work towards reducing it. Remember…

NATCHEZ — Five years ago, Barbara O’Brien ended many of her workdays as a dental hygienist by popping a Motrin and rubbing her neck. But for the last four …

Some of the most common causes of back and neck pain include lying, sitting or standing in awkward positions for prolonged periods of time, such as during …

The office workstation should let the worker sit and carry out their duties in comfort while allowing for voluntary changes in the working position. A work…

Heat, whether ' seasonal ' or part of the ' normal work environment ', can be a hazard - working in heat can lead to workers suffering seri…

Now days, we use computers for longer hours, we may notice increasing aches and pains in some parts of our bodies. These musculoskeletal problems can happe…

While injuries related to poor ergonomics can be costly, the science remains a back-burner issue for many businesses. Magna International is an exception. …

Back Safety What types of equipment can be used to reduce the risks involved in heavy manual lifting? Carts Hand trucks (dollies) Track rollers …

Blame the Worker ... Or Fix the Safety Hazard? Rather than working to create a safe and healthy workplace, many employers would rather blame workers…

Today’s workforce is made up of a very diverse group of people. The groups currently participating in the workforce consist of: The Veterans, born 1922-1943;…

HAMILTON, ON (December 1, 2011) – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed a new e-course that focuses on safety issues an…

The Health and Safety at Work Act lays down legal standards for computer equipment and requires employers to take steps to minimise risks for all workers. Wo…

As kids get into the homework routine, they will likely be spending more time in front of the computer. But how does your home workstation measure up when it c…

Backpacks that don’t fit properly or are too heavy can cause serious problems for kids’ back health. “Overstuffed backpacks might seem harmless enough, but t…

Just reading a recent article about long term injuries being caused by using a laptop computer as its name suggests. Excerpt: Working with a laptop sitting …

Noise, or unwanted sound, is a by-product of many industrial processes. Sound consists of pressure changes in a medium (usually air), caused by turbulence or v…

1. Purpose : The purpose of this procedure is to reduce the risk of Musculo-Skeletal Disorders (MSD) occurring in the workplace by: Identifying risk factors …