ERGONOMICS - 14.02.2024
Is an ergonomic mouse worth the cost?
The traditional mouse. It’s estimated that heavy computer users move their mouse up to 17 miles each year. Conventional, flat mice force users to twist their hand, wrist, and forearm which can lead to repetitive strain on the wrists, muscles and tendons of the forearm, causing pain. ...
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WORKPLACE - 04.10.2023
Companies fined after man crushed
Two construction companies have been fined after a groundworker suffered horrific injuries when heavy drainage pipes fell on top of him. How did this happen and what should have been in place to prevent the injury occurring?
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MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS - 06.06.2023
Managing back-breaking tasks
Back pain accounts for 42% of all reported musculoskeletal disorders. What can you do to reduce the strain on your staff and thereby prevent them from taking periods of sickness absence?
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LIFTING OPERATIONS - 09.05.2023
Worker crushed by falling object
Two construction companies have been sentenced after a worker was hospitalised for nearly a fortnight after being struck by a 124kg panel. What were the failures and what can be implemented to prevent a similar incident in your workplace?
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