In July 2018 alone, more than 209,000 employees quit their manufacturing jobs in the United States. Employee turnover is something all industries face; however, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the manufacturing industry experiences the second highest turnover rates behind only the…
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory in all industrial work environments. Hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and harnesses are vital in protecting workers from accidents and injuries in any industrial or construction operation. Each employer has their own rules and regulations on the…
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and each year more than 40,500 women die from the disease. Those numbers equate to one woman being diagnosed every 2 minutes and another woman dying…
Heading to the International Lineman's Rodeo next week? If so, don't miss the safety conference prior to the start of the Rodeo on October 10th and 11th. Tony Kaczkowski will be speaking on Functional Body Mechanics for Working Athletes on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.
The fitness craze has been booming for several years now, and it doesn’t show signs of stopping any time soon. It seems a new and improved workout routine pops up just about every other week. However, despite the promises of these new programs, rarely is one routine perfect for everyone.
Each…
In 2003, the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) designated October as National Ergonomics Month. For 15 years, the goal of the month has remained the same – create awareness and promote ergonomics through teaching, learning, networking, and fun educational programming.
In all work environments, an accommodation is considered anything that allows someone to do the essential functions of their jobs. An accommodation could be equipment, coaching, scheduling, task rotation or job rotation; any change that allows someone to do the essential function of their job.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016 alone 5,190 people died while doing their jobs. That’s more than 14 people per day. Many of these deaths were completely preventable.
Are you attending the VPPPA’s National Symposium next week? If so, you won’t want to miss the Executive Vice President Tony Kaczkowski’s presentation, The ACHEONOMICS of Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Industrial Sports Medicine Cures on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 3:30 p.m.
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) are common and costly in the workplace. According to the Department of Labor Statistics, nearly 40% of all loss-time injuries are MSDs and cost roughly $50 billion a year for US companies. While those numbers may be staggering, there is good news when it comes to…