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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. Business costs aside, RSIs are a heavy burden to the individual as well.

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4 Most Common Workplace Injuries

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According to the National Safety Council, 12,900 work-related injuries happen every day in the United States. From severe back pain to broken bones, workers across different industries and occupations can become susceptible to a wide range of injuries. 30% of lost-time injury claims come from slips, trips, and falls.

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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. If so, how can you alter the workstation or equipment design to accommodate the worker?

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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. Many employees understand the need of wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) while on the job. Not wearing PPE can result in severe injury to yourself and to others around you.

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What to Know About Job Hazard Analysis

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With that said, if you want operations to run efficiently, taking the time to familiarize yourself with every process can ensure that there would be no delays brought upon by injury. Electrical shortage that results in a fire. ? Equipment failure as a result of an electrical shortage. ? Common hazards include: ?

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OSHA urges safety during Sandy cleanup

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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. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Keys to glove selection

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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. Each year more than 150,000 people across all industry sectors injury their hand in some manner.