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.
Publisher: LRP Publications
Publication Name: CTD News Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1062-6743
Year: 2005
General services, Labor Distribution by Employer, Safety and security measures, Health care industry, Statistics, Surveys, Work-related injuries, Work related injuries, Musculoskeletal diseases, Provena Health
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.
Publisher: LRP Publications
Publication Name: CTD News Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1062-6743
Year: 2005
Personnel administration, Drivers (Vehicles), Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation, Local and Suburban Transportation, Usage, Prevention, Training, Ergonomics, Motor vehicle drivers, Backache, Back pain, Automobile drivers, Automobile driver education, Driver education, Ergonomic aid
Publication Name: CTD News Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1062-6743
Year: 2005
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Subjects list: United States, Management, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Company business management
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