Lifting program lowers injuries, insurance costs
Article Abstract:
The statistics that are provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates the increase in number of employees leave the workplace due to the musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Hence this made the managers at Provena Health in Joliet to introduce the ergonomic aids, which decreases the injuries at the workplace.
Publication Name: CTD News Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1062-6743
Year: 2005
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Ergo training for vehicle operators can prevent back injuries
Article Abstract:
The four steps that are followed to avoid or reduce the back injuries caused to the vehicle operating employees are mentioned.
Publication Name: CTD News Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1062-6743
Year: 2005
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