Ergonomics

In the clinical laboratory, your work requires repetition in order to get accurate test results and to ensure patient safety. So how do you avoid repetitive stress injury when most of your job is repetitive work?By following these tips and having the right tools for the job. Being Organized Means Being ErgonomicTo help prevent overexertion …

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Sitting at work to do your job doesn’t mean you’re resting on your laurels. Working for prolonged periods at a computer, microscope, or microtome is deceiving. While you think this is low-impact, uninterrupted hours of computer work, microscopy, and biopsy slicing, actually exposes small muscles and tendons to excessive activation. With some simple, inexpensive principles, …

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Whether you’re just starting an ergonomics program or re-evaluating an existing one, make sure you have these five employee-friendly items. 1. Anti-Fatigue MatsAnti-fatigue mats are the foundation of any good ergonomics program because they can help prevent pain and fatigue in the feet, legs, back, neck, and shoulders. A good anti-fatigue mat will have beveled …

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Workplace Injuries HurtRepetitive stress injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, cumulative injuries. No matter what you call them, these types of workplace injuries hurt you and they can hurt your healthcare facility’s productivity, morale, reputation, and bottom line. Good Ergonomics is Good Economics A good ergonomics program yields more benefits than it costs because it can help: Improve …

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