It has long been recognized that back injuries account for a disproportionate share of worker’s compensation dollars paid in permanent disability, in questionable worker’s compensation claims, and in ...

Traditional classroom training rarely changes how people work. Microlearning—short, focused, practice-based modules—helps ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration doesn't set limits or standards for workplace lifting, but does recommend that employers offer safe lifting training to employees. The National ...

Backhoe-loaders and excavators are made primarily for moving dirt or powering attachments. But at times they are used in lifting applications, such as laying pipe or installing trench boxes. Using ...

The use of radio-controlled cranes shows promise for enhancing lifting safety. Tony Young, director at supply, installation, and repair specialist CP Automation, lays ...

Reactive safety measures focus on treating injuries after they occur, but upstream strategies aim to eliminate hazards at ...

Investing in mechanical lift equipment for the safe lifting and movement of nursing home residents can cost tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the number of residents in your facility. But ...

Nearly half of workplace deaths that occur in the crane industry involve workers being struck by objects or equipment, and an additional 27% of fatalities occur as a result of falls and transportation ...

Most tire service work requires lifting equipment to get a vehicle off the ground to allow a service professional access to perform the work required. When performing service work, you’re not just ...

Lifting commercial vehicles carries inherent risks that can be managed with proper procedures and awareness. Ground stability, vehicle positioning, and correct use of jacks and jack stands are ...