back safety

7 Steps to Practice Safe Lifting

By John Cambre / July 12, 2017 /

Most injuries in warehouse work environments are related to lifting and back issues. While there is no lifting method that can completely eliminate the risk for back injuries, many can be prevented by using appropriate techniques. Make these methods a part of your habits to prevent injuries and downtime. First off all, stop and think…

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5 Ways to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders

By John Cambre / December 7, 2016 /

When thinking of common job site injuries, usually the first that come to mind are the immediate accidents, the sudden ones that come without warning. Examples of these might be: falling, cuts, fires, tripping, falling objects, collapses, etc. These injuries are thought of quickly because they can be seen or noticed by all. However, there are…

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back safety

The Do’s and Don’t’s of Back Safety

By John Cambre / October 5, 2016 /

It is important to be knowledgeable about back safety before working in a demanding manual labor environment. According to Memic, back injuries make up 20% of work-related injuries. Of course, manual labor takes a toll on one’s body because of the amount of physically strenuous work. However, without proper knowledge of how to move correctly,…

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