Ergonomic Strategies and Work Injuries
Recent studies have focused on the effect work environments have on the health of their employees. While some occupations were found to have a higher degree of risk of injury than others, workers’ compensation claims were filed in nearly every industry. In order to avoid repetitive stress injuries and other physical damage, managers and employees should focus on ergonomic strategies to help keep the worker safe from harm.
If your work requires you to twist, bend, lift, or sit in stressful positions for long periods of time, you may find that the repetitive strain may cause serious pain. If a worker is injured due to the demands of his or her job, he or she may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits from his or her employer. For more information about workers’ compensation claims, contact the Pennsylvania workers compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.
Ergonomic Strategies to Prevent Injury
Physicians recommend that managers and employees develop strategies to make the workplace more comfortable and put less physical strain on the worker. Some ideas include:
- Designing workspaces that cater to comfortable body movement
- Installing chairs that help relieve pressure on the back and promote good posture
- Placing computer screens and other visual items at a comfortable height to promote neck posture
- Pace activity and take frequent breaks to prevent additional stress
- Experiment with sit/stand option workspaces to give employees more range of motion while working
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If you have been injured while working, contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 today.