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Ergonomics
News – May 20, 2008 |
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Welcome to Ergonomics
News, a monthly electronic newsletter designed to help Ergonomists and
Safety Managers find the right solutions to a host of ergonomic-related
challenges - from manual material handling to office ergonomics. The
newsletter will include a column written by a veteran ergonomist, plus
several other articles linked to
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In This
Newsletter:
1. Ergonomics
Risk Assessment: Determining When, Why, Who and How You Should Perform
One - Part II: Who and When
2.
CAL/OSHA: Allow Workers to Acclimate to Heat
3. Podcast -
Ergonomics and the Aging Workforce
4. Ergo Firm
Contest Rewards Workplace Improvements
5. NIOSH Award
Highlights Construction Ergonomics
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2. CAL/OSHA: Allow Workers to Acclimate to
Heat
With the weather heating up, the Department of Industrial Relations'
Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DIR/DOSH), also known as
Cal/OSHA, informs employers that allowing their employees to acclimate
to the heat is one of the best defenses against heat-related illnesses
and fatalities.
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3. Podcast - Ergonomics and the Aging
Workforce
Cindy Roth, CEO of Ergonomic Technologies Corp., shares her thoughts
on ergonomics and the aging work force. Roth breaks down injuries and
illnesses by age, and discusses some of the most common workers'
compensation claims for older workers and what employers can do to keep
older workers healthy and productive.
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4. Ergo Firm Contest Rewards Workplace
Improvements
Humantech, a workplace ergonomics consulting firm, announced its
second annual Find It - Fix It Challenge to recognize and reward simple
and effective workplace solutions that result in increased productivity,
improved worker morale and fewer workplace injuries and illnesses.
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UPCOMING ONLINE
EVENTS
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Did you miss the biggest safety show this
Spring?
That's OK. You can still attend the Safety WebExpo and Conference.
Tune in to any or all of the Webcasts.
Visit booths at the virtual trade show where you can learn about new
safety and health products, subscribe to newsletters and download white
papers or literature.
Without burdensome travel costs, your whole management team, EHS group
or safety committee can view a Webcast or review product features at
company booths.
Visit Today! To register for this free event, go to
www.occupationalhazards.com/webexpo
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POPQUIZ CHALLENGE
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Take the PopQuiz Challenge and you may win a $50 Mastercard Gift
Card!
Here is a sneak peek at questions 1&2.
1. There are many factors that influence cut protection,
extending far beyond PPE materials to include workplace hazards and
environmental risks. What is Cut Protection?
a. The combination of a good job, good boss and a little luck.
b. The combination of properties that provides the best ergonomics when
needed.
c. The combination of influences that prevent a worker from being cut.
2. "Cut Protection" gloves often contain the combination of
which properties?
a. Cut-resistance tear strength properties and abrasion resistance.
b. Grip, comfort and dexterity properties.
c. Abrasion resistance and durability.
d. All of the above
Take the PopQuiz Challenge!
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If you have
any comments or feedback about the content or format of IH
Insights, please share them with Editor Sandy Smith at ssmith@penton.com.
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