Safety, Workplace Injuries
You’ve heard about the gender wage gap, but what about the gender injury gap? That’s right—men and women experience different types of work injuries. Of course, both men and women get hurt on the job. But there are often significant differences between...
Health, Industrial, Productivity, Safety, Workstation
Plus 5 Risk RSI Factors Many jobs require workers to perform specific tasks several times a day. So, it’s no wonder that repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are common in the workforce. Given the consequences — lost productivity and higher worker’s compensation rates —...
Health, Productivity, Safety, Workers Compensation
Plus 6 Common Sense Tips to Prevent Caregiver Injuries You might think hospitals and doctor’s offices would be the safest places to work. In reality, ergonomic injuries in health care settings can and do occur. Ergonomic injuries can impact workers with negative...
CEOs, Health, Industrial, Office Ergonomics, Productivity, Workstation
The Psychological and Cognitive Impacts It’s well-understood that ergonomically planned workspaces decrease the incidence of repetitive injuries. But let’s take that a step further and explore how ergonomics improves job satisfaction and performance. One of the most...