Does Automation Reduce Workplace Injuries? Posted on September 27, 2021September 16, 2021 Workers are susceptible to all kinds of injuries on the job. There are many steps employers can take to mitigate the risks to their employees. One interesting option is to employ a different kind of worker: robots. When businesses invest in robots to take over some work tasks, it may alarm people that these machines[…] Read More »
What are Injuries Sustained Working in Retail? Posted on September 13, 2021March 30, 2022 Wet or cluttered floors and poorly positioned merchandise teetering on high shelves threaten the safety of customers and employees in all types of retail stores. Accidents in retail settings are all too common. Store fronts, backrooms, and loading docks are all sites of retail-industry accidents. With work to be done in all these areas, retail[…] Read More »
What are the Most Common Ergonomic Injuries? Posted on September 6, 2021January 21, 2022 Over the past few decades, ergonomics has become a commonplace term. In workplace settings, the principles of ergonomics help designers create furnishings and machines that improve efficiency and lower the chance of worker injury from repetitive stress. Many employers base workflow protocols on ergonomics to reduce the chance of their employees getting hurt and, as[…] Read More »