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October is Ergonomics Awareness Month. Workplace strain injuries that occur both inside and outside traditional office environments are among the costliest for maritime employers. Overexertion – which includes strain injuries – cost employers $12.8 billion in 2023, accounting for nearly a third of all injury costs.
Here are some resources to help you view processes with an “ergonomic eye” and identify opportunities to minimize the risk of these costly injuries while improving the productivity, quality, and morale of your workplace.
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Five Ergonomic Risk Factors to Consider at Your Facility
Ergonomic job design minimizes injury risks and optimizes efficiency. This infographic outlines how an ergonomic evaluation can address certain factors to reduce fatigue and enhance output.
Three Proven Techniques to Prevent Shoulder and Back Injuries
Maritime employers face high costs from shoulder and back injuries, comprising a third of workers' compensation spend. Understanding and mitigating risk factors is crucial to preventing such muscle-strain injuries.
This episode of "On the Safe Side" from Safety + Health Magazine discusses how to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, in the workplace with Jack Lu, co-manager of NIOSH’s Musculoskeletal Health Program.
