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Mar 18 Comments Off

The Ultimate Guide to Allied Healthcare Roles in OH&S

Posted by Jon F. Kabance, RKT

Providing your employees with the proper care is a crucial part of any workplace health and safety program. However, determining which healthcare professionals are best suited for your organization’s unique needs can be a challenge. In this article, we’re exploring the diverse roles of licensed healthcare providers—Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, EMT/Paramedics, and Occupational Therapists—to give you the insights you need to make the best decisions for your organization.

Quick note: We’re focusing on licensed healthcare providers for this article, which means roles like massage therapists and nutritionists, while valuable, are outside the scope of today’s discussion.

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Oct 26 Comments Off

Common Workplace Hazards and How to Mitigate Them

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Workplace hazards are an inevitable part of any job. All employees, from office personnel to construction workers and lab technicians, are at risk of these hazards. Ignoring them can lead to accidents and incapacitate employees for life. So, recognizing hazards and having a workplace safety checklist is crucial for effectively preventing accidents, reducing the rate […]

Aug 22 Comments Off

The Importance of Personal Protective Equipment at Work

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With the rising rates of fatal injuries, safety has become a priority for many employers. They are realizing the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and providing proper PPE for their staff. While correct posture and ergonomic workstations can prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders, PPE can prevent immediate life-threatening injuries. Workers in high-risk industries such as […]

Jun 21 Comments Off

The Effects of Repetitive Stress on Musicians

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Pursuing music as a career can be a challenging experience. You will have to buy expensive equipment and practice constantly. Among the challenges that most people don’t think about are the effects of repetitive stress on musicians. Left untreated, the pain from repetitive stress injuries can bring your music career to a halt. However, you […]

Mar 22 Comments Off

How to Prevent Overuse Injuries?

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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 […]

Sep 01 Comments Off

How To Prevent and Address Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in The Workplace

Posted by Alyssa Brandofino, MS, ATC

Labor-intensive workplaces often accept muscle soreness as the norm. They consider it a “part of the job” and something that “comes with the territory”. While this mindset is prevalent in the industrial setting, it is far from reality. Delayed onset muscle soreness, commonly referred to as DOMS, can be mitigated and even prevented through the proper sports medicine techniques. Educating your employees, especially new hires, on prevention and management strategies for musculoskeletal issues will promote safety and productivity within your company. Here are some key insights to better understand and combat DOMS in the workplace and help reset the lower back using the WOWW resistance tool.

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Mar 02 Comments Off

3E Spotlight: Applying a Bucket Cover

Posted by Katie Collins, MS, ATC, AEP

One of the most commonly performed tasks in the utilities industry is fastening a bucket cover. Bucket cover wear and tear— which is caused by exposure to harsh elements such as rain, wind, snow, ice, and extreme temperatures—requires the user to exert more effort in applying or removing the bucket cover. If the bucket cover is already difficult to use under “normal” conditions, then these problems will be amplified when the cover begins to deteriorate as a result of this wear and tear.

While fastening a bucket cover isn’t an inherently repetitive task in that it’s typically only performed once a day, a wide range of employees will complete this job task every day so if this is an area of risk or concern, it can have a negative impact on employee safety and injury rates. Because utility work is performed outside in the elements, the existing risk of slips, trips and falls may be compounded by the same environmental conditions that cause wear and tear to the bucket covers.

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Dec 23 Comments Off

Injury Prevention Education: Start The New Year On The Right Foot

Posted by Katie Collins, MS, ATC, AEP

With 2020 coming to an end, many of us look to replace our old work boots with shoes that have foot arch support or at least give our feet some rest over the holiday season. The following BIOKINETIX guide on the kinetic chain and proper care provides some helpful tips to keep your feet feeling […]

Mar 09 Comments Off

5 Essential Best Practices for Work Injury Prevention Programs

Posted by Jon F. Kabance, RKT

Overexertion ranks first among leading causes of work-related injury. What kind of steps can employers take to address such risks before it’s too late? We’ve distilled crucial insights—from scientific research to real-time observations out in the field—into 5 key practices for work injury prevention programs you can use to better protect your employees and improve musculoskeletal health.

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Feb 05 Comments Off

How Effective Is Your Pre-Shift Stretching Program?

Posted by Jon F. Kabance, RKT

Stretching programs are often thought of as a “quick fix” to address increased rates of soft-tissue injuries. While pre-shift preparation continues to be an important component of a comprehensive safety program, there are better ways to make those few minutes more valuable to the employee and to the company. Based on our 15 years of helping companies develop best practices, here are four key principles we’d suggest considering—whether you’re looking to implement a pre-shift stretching program, or enhance an existing one:

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