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5 Ways to Protect Workers from Back Injuries

Complaints about back pain can be heard in every workplace the world over, no matter the setting or industry. The ubiquity of this refrain can make it feel like an inevitability. Back pain is so omnipresent that, according to a New York Times health guide, it is listed as the second biggest reason that people…

4 Unspoken Hazards of Waste Collection

Every day, waste collectors face a number of hazards that range from vermin to chemical poisoning. In fact, refuse and recyclable materials collection is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. and most employees in this industry are likely to get injured at some point in their working lives.  One of the most…

4 Common Safety Issues in the Aviation Industry

Among the many workplace hazards that affect aviation workers, falls and back injuries are the most common. The industry shares a lot of similarities with other sectors where people frequently trip and fall or hurt their backs despite engineering precautions and training on correct lifting techniques. When rushing or complacent, people are likely to ignore…

4 Major Safety Issues for the Metal Fabrication Industry

Working in metal fabrication can sometimes require employees to engage in high-risk activities in order to properly perform their duties, including weld and manufacture ferrous materials. If you manage or are responsible for safety in a metal manufacturing facility, you know of the potential hazards that can befall workers. Every employee’s reaction in any situation…

The Problem with Back Belts

Are back belts effective at preventing workplace back injuries? You’d think so given how frequently they’re used by material handlers and other workers who spend a large chunk of their day lifting heavy loads. And you can see why it’s appealing—back pain is the biggest injury-related reason people visit the doctor. Back injuries are also…

4 Back Injury Prevention Resources

Back pain is such a prevalent issue that it’s one of the top two reasons why people visit the doctor. It’s no surprise then that plenty of resources have been produced to help combat back issues in the workplace. From standard-issue guidelines to how human factors can compromise back safety, these four resources provide a…