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Flip your Safety Program: The IPS Advantage
In the fast-paced world of workplace safety, finding a solution that not only identifies problems but also solves them is a journey that most safety managers find themselves on. Although there is no shortage of possible solutions to this problem, the true challenge lies in distinguishing the authentic from the generic promises that seem to echo through the industry.
Unlocking the Path to Efficient Workforce Matching: A Comprehensive Analysis of Post-Offer Agility Testing
We’ve all felt fatigue at one time or another — perhaps as the result of strenuous activity or immense concentration, or as a symptom of illness or simply from staying up too late. And yet, if you ask a group of people what they mean by fatigue, you’ll likely get a wide range of answers. Fatigue is complex, and perhaps as a result of this complexity, surprisingly little is known about muscle fatigue in modern production processes. This is despite the numerous laboratory studies on the detrimental effects of muscle fatigue and anecdotal evidence from many workplaces.
Preventing Injuries and Building a Culture of Health
The Relationship between Work, Life, and Health Health is one of the most important and complex issues faced by our country today, and the workplace has a central role to play. Not only is the workplace the source of health insurance for most Americans, but it also has significant influence on worker health, both in terms of (a) how job conditions protect or threaten workers’ health and safety, and (b) how the job promotes or interferes with personal wellness. Although the U.S. is the wealthiest country in the world, and we spend the most money on health care by far, we rank only 24th in overall health, according to the World Health Organization.1 The number of people suffering from chronic disease is increasing.
Fatigue in Modern Production: Implications for Musculoskeletal Health
Perhaps as the result of strenuous activity or immense concentration, or as a symptom of illness or simply from staying up too late. And yet, if you ask a group of people what they mean by fatigue, you’ll likely get a wide range of answers. Fatigue is complex, and perhaps as a result of this complexity, surprisingly little is known about muscle fatigue in modern production processes. This is despite the numerous laboratory studies on the detrimental effects of muscle fatigue and anecdotal evidence from many workplaces.
The Case for Outsourcing JSA's: Building a Solid Safety Foundation
In the world of workplace safety, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) are often considered the bedrock upon which a robust safety program is built. JSAs serve as the base of the pyramid, a critical component in ensuring a safe and hazard-free work environment. While some might question the need to outsource JSAs, arguing that their in-house staff should possess the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct them, a closer examination reveals that outsourcing JSAs can offer a range of benefits that go beyond mere compliance.