Vibration hazards in the workplace are a group of hand-arm injuries that can happen in any industry. Hand-held power equipment such as chainsaws, grinders, and hedge trimmers can transmit their vibration to the hand. Extended exposure to these tools can cause damage to the arm muscles and hinder employees from working. So knowing how to […]
Overuse injuries, also known as repetitive strain injuries, can occur in any industry. Workers experience them from awkward body positions and repetitive movements for long periods. While they primarily affect the fingers, hands, and wrists, they can appear in other body parts and reduce productivity. Knowing how to prevent injuries in the workplace is one […]
Sitting at a desk and working on a computer for extended periods can negatively affect the whole body, cause injuries, and lower work quality. Making postural improvements and stretching prevents injuries and keeps your muscles from getting tired. With an effective pre-shift stretching program, you can feel your best while working at a computer from […]
When we hear about workplace injuries, we instantly think about accidents like fires, collapses, or cuts. These injuries are more noticeable, hence more addressed. Another type of injury that develops gradually is a musculoskeletal disorder. These injuries cause internal damage and worsen with unfavorable working conditions. However, prevention of musculoskeletal disorders is possible and easy. […]
Workplace ergonomic solutions are becoming more popular among businesses. However, questions remain. What is the importance of ergonomics in the workplace? Can it help prevent injuries and reduce costs? We have listed some of its advantages here to give you more insight into workplace ergonomics and how it can help you reduce costs. Continue reading […]
Over 30% of an individual’s life is spent at work. If you take into consideration that the remaining 70% is allocated for eating, sleeping, household chores, shuffling kids to and from activities, and more – it doesn’t leave much time for regular exercise. Yet, for employees to thrive, it’s important that they feel motivated to […]
Sports medicine professionals recognize that musculoskeletal injuries often result from the cumulative effects of multiple risk factors—physically demanding job tasks, an increasingly aging workforce, and daily production demands. These factors contribute to greater overall injury risk when occurring alongside behavioral risk factors such as improper body mechanics or unhealthy habits. Although we cannot always eliminate these systemic challenges, we can help by focusing on removing the modifiable behavioral risks that impact claims costs and employee well-being.
There is a common misconception that workplace injuries occur only in warehouse or factory settings. It’s important to recognize that everyone who is employed is at risk of experiencing a workplace injury at some point throughout their career. Yes, even the keyboard warriors out there. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the most common workplace injuries […]
Workplace wellness programs are an effective way to improve your employees’ mental and physical health. It has never been easier to incorporate them into your work environment than it is now. More and more companies are including fitness programs for their employees as a part of their benefits package. The workplace ergonomic fitness industry, projected to […]
As employers add to their staff, the costs of workers’ compensation claims rise. These claims can cost employers thousands to millions of dollars in unsafe working conditions. The most effective way to reduce their financial burden is by proactively preventing injuries at work. Our strategic work injury prevention services at BIOKINETIX can help you do that. With […]