Archive for April 2021
Ergonomics for Industrial & Manufacturing Needs
Poor ergonomics on the job can lead to serious musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). These injuries have widespread consequences for workers and employers. Serious short- and long-term disabilities can occur when the right ergonomic equipment is not in place. For Health and Safety and Human Resources Managers within manufacturing and industrial organizations, ergonomics should be a top…
Read MoreAir Sampling Verses Dispersion Modeling During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Bernard L. Fontaine, Jr., CIH, CSP, FAIHA, Contributor As the American economy recovers and workers return to work, there is concern the air may contain the SARS CoV-2 virus. This is especially of concern if it is found there is no long-term immunity from recovered individuals. People in various industries may work and/or live in…
Read MoreHeat Stress Monitoring Program Solutions
[Editor’s Note: We sat down with the folks at TSI to discuss heat stress monitoring programs—and the company’s unique solutions and capabilities for managing heat stress.] Why is it important to establish a heat stress monitoring program? Millions of workers in the U.S. are exposed to heat in the workplace each year. In 2017 and 2018,…
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