Safety Talk

In a physically demanding industry, strains and sprains could be considered "part of the job." But most workers would rather live without them—especially when the pain goes beyond being just an annoyance. There are numerous tasks that can lead to what have become known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Frequently, they involve the use of equipment and moving of materials, or working with big pieces of equipment. It often seems that everything is heavy and difficult to handle, so MSDs are certainly a concern. They can occur from a single event (such as a lift, slip or fall) or from the […]