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Flip your Safety Program: The IPS Advantage
INJURY PREVENTION Andria Davis INJURY PREVENTION Andria Davis

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.

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Preventing Injuries and Building a Culture of Health 
INJURY PREVENTION Andria Davis INJURY PREVENTION Andria Davis

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.

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Fatigue in Modern Production: Implications for Musculoskeletal Health
INJURY PREVENTION Andria Davis INJURY PREVENTION Andria Davis

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. 

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