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An important consideration to effectively reduce strain and sprain
injuries.
As seasoned safety and health professionals, we are all faced with the challenge
of reducing strain and sprain injuries (also referred to as soft tissue, musculoskeletal,
overexertion injuries, etc.). In fact, strains and sprains represent the highest
frequency of injury and the greatest portion of workers' compensation
costs for many companies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, strain
and sprain injuries have accounted for over 40% of all the occupational injuries
reported each year. And, this has been the case for decades now. With all the
progress in the safety and health and ergonomics fields over the years, why
do so many companies struggle to make material and sustained reductions in
strain and sprain injuries? [Click Here for More]
Reducing strain and sprain injuries requires reinforcement.
As with any safety and health program or initiative, to get sustained results
there must be frequent reinforcement over time. The "safety program of
the month" or a knee jerk reaction to a serious accident, while more
common than they should be, rarely lead to sustained results. In fact, they
often do more harm than good. [Click Here for More]
The hidden cause of strain and sprain injuries.
If you've ever wondered why your employees tear a rotator cuff turning a wrench,
blow out a knee simply stepping out of a truck, injure their back just bending
over to lift something, or get carpal tunnel syndrome merely hitting computer
keys, the answer is cumulative trauma. [Click Here
for More]
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