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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the leading types of work-related injury. The term "musculoskeletal disorder" refers to any condition or injury that affects the muscles, nerves, joints, ligaments, tendons and bones. I guess you could say it's a catch-all term used to describe a wide variety of physical conditions. In today's blog post we're going to take a closer look at MSDs, revealing some surprising facts and statistics. #1 Cause for Worker Disability According to the Bur …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has said that it will not fully enforce laws pertaining to its confined spaces in the construction rule.This doesn't necessarily mean that construction employers are off the hook from complying with OSHA's rule, but rather they are being given an extra 60 day from the rule's effective date of August 3, 2015 to comply.According to the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (C …

Scaffolding is an integral tool in the construction industry, allowing workers to access elevated platforms without requiring the use of ladders. Unfortunately, though, there's an inherit risk of injury when using scaffolding -- a risk that's amplified when certain safety precautions are not taken.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), there were 54 reported fatalities in 2009 attributed to the use of scaffolds and staging. Granted, this numb …

Repetitive strain injuries (also known as RSIs) are among the most common type of work-related injury. It is characterized by injury to one or more structures within the body, caused by performing the same motion over and over. RSIs usually affect the tendons, nerves, joints, and/or muscles, often resulting in pain and inflammation. To learn more about repetitive strain injuries and the steps you can take to prevent them, keep reading.RSI StatisticsAre repetitive strain injuries really a problem …

Employees motivation, or lack thereof, plays a direct role in the business's productivity levels. When workers are driven and determined to complete a task, the company for which they work will reap the benefits of increased output. But how exactly can employers motivate their workforce?Performance IncentivesOne of the easiest ways to motivate a workforce is to offer some type of performance incentive in which workers are rewarded for going above and beyond the call of duty. This may include sto …