Manual patient handling is one of the major occupational risks for healthcare workers. Of primary concern are back injuries and shoulder strains, which can both, be severely debilitating. There are several factors, which make patient handling activities hazardous and hereby increase the risk of...

The purpose of these guidelines is to help reduce the risk of injuries from manual handling on farms by providing practical guidance on how to manage hazards.

Farm workers do a wide variety of manual handling tasks. The tasks involve using force, repetitive movements, stooping, static and awkward postures, continual bending and twisting at the waist, and handling heavy objects. The purpose of these guidelines is to help reduce the risk of injuries from...

Home office often means sitting down at the kitchen table with your laptop. Sitting for a short time in an unfavorable posture is no problem, but over a long period the unfavorable sitting postures can cause back or neck pain. This article gives tips for a back-friendly workplace in the home office.

Home office often means sitting down at the kitchen table with your laptop. Sitting for a short time in an unfavorable posture is no problem, but over a long period the unfavorable sitting postures can cause back or neck pain. This article gives tips for a back-friendly workplace in the home office.