Ergonomic breaks help to increase worker productivity and reduce the occurrence of injuries. Think of yourself as an “athlete.” An athlete wouldn’t participate in a sport without proper rest and warm-up. Use the same preparation on the job. ERGONOMIC CONCERNS It is important to remember that it is not necessarily the weight of the load that causes the injuries, but rather the frequency and duration of handling. If the load is heavy, the frequency and duration of the lift will have to decrease. Overexertion and cumulative trauma were the biggest factors in these injuries. Bending, followed by twisting and turning, were the more […]