Bending and lifting heavy objects often is not seen as a concern, but the reality is that the probability of injury increases with each repetition of the task. This is because repetitive motions, such as bending and lifting, can put stress on the same body parts and lead to repetitive stress injuries over time.   […]

Workers lifting objects overhead is a common task in many industries. Although it may seem harmless, it can lead to repetitive stress injury over time. This type of injury is caused by repetitive motions that put stress on the same body part, leading to pain, discomfort, and decreased mobility.   Safety managers can now prevent […]

by Lauren Wandell ‍ When a manufacturing company has a recurrent occupational injury from a task, they have been encouraged to seek out an Ergonomist, but now there are technologies which are helping us to reimagine the effectiveness of ergonomics. ‍ An Ergonomist uses interviews, recording equipment, predictive equations and experiential expertise to evaluate a […]