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Nor’easters, Hurricanes, Fires, Blizzards—Oh My! Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst
It seems that every day brings more bad news about storms and other disasters occurring around the country. Employers have to be prepared for every contingency to assure worker safety and business continuity.

Heinrich's Pyramid - Does It Hold Up 90 Years Later?
Herbert William Heinrich was an assistant superintendent of an insurance company and back in 1931 he commenced a study of more than 75,000 industrial accidents. The result of this work was published in Industrial Accident Prevention: A Scientific Ap...

Ask the Ergonomist - Should I have a ball at work?
I am frequently asked, “Should I use a yoga ball instead of a chair?” At this point, many have heard of using an inflatable ball because it is purported to activate core muscles and improve back posture. So let’s toss that idea around a little.

It’s Friction, Baby (More or Less)
In 1996, Better Than Ezra, the alternative rock band best known for their hit single, Good, released their third album, Friction, Baby. The title comes from a Keith Richards interview where he was asked how he and Mick Jagger were able to stay toget...

Space Cushion – Your Margin for Error on the Road
We’ve all heard a number of safe driving principles such as avoiding distracted driving, following speed limits, never driving impaired, and the hazards of road rage. But there is another principle that deserves just as much attention.

Fall Prevention Awareness Week: Eliminate the Leading Causes of Workplace Injury
According to OSHA, fall prevention/protection issues continue to receive the most citations

Fashion Week has Everyone Asking, What is the Latest in the World of Safety Wear?
Fluorescent orange is the new black.

Ergonomics: Fitting the Work to the Worker
Do you sometimes feel like a square peg in a round hole? Designing from the human perspective is relatively new.

Ouch, My Wrist Hurts! Injury to the TFC Complex from Power Drills to Keyboarding
The anatomy of the wrist and hand is quite remarkable.

Hands Off the Cellphone While Driving
Normally safety professionals would be advocating for a “hands-on” approach to workplace safety.
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