It is so easy for employers to overlook ergonomics. Despite growing research on the importance of proper positioning, too many workers are subjected to workplaces that lead to repetitive stress injuries. Workers' compensation claims are often the result of this...
Obese workers face many challenges. In a culture obsessed with rail-thin fashion models, people who are packing plenty of pounds often encounter various forms of social disapproval. Research shows that the challenges also include higher susceptibility to workplace...
Federal regulators have announced proposed fines of thousands of dollars in a recent case involving safety violations at a Pennsylvania facility for repackaging and distributing candy. The facility was owned by The Hersey Co. and operated by Exel Inc., based in...