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PREVENTING REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES

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Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are those which affect nerves, joints, tendons, tendon sheathes, and muscles. Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Following safe work practices is the primary key to employee safety.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

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WILG president talks workplace injuries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

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The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories.

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Key’s to Preventing Repetitive Motion Injury

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Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well. Following safe work practices is the primary key to employee safety. Work Practices.

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Safety Meetings Don’t Need to be Dull

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Safety Meetings Don’t Need to be Dull. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Safety is important, and it shouldn’t be boring.

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What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?

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Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) keeps you safe in the workplace from hazardous conditions that pose a threat to your safety. However, for every cooperative employee, there is one who does not take their safety seriously. . Not wearing PPE can result in severe injury to yourself and to others around you.

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PRIORITIZING SAFETY AT YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

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However, it’s important that when planning a holiday party, the excitement over its positive nature doesn’t get in the way of addressing the many safety and legal risks involved. Injuries, harassment, lapse in compliance, and alcohol-related incidents are all to common in far too many workplace holiday parties.

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