Ah, The Remote Teleworker Illustration by Ryan Inzana After reading the article by Beth Braverman in Money magazine – Be There – Even When You’re Not, the cartoon depicting a home office isn’t too far off. I know many remote workers who stay in their PJ’s and bathrobe while making those early morning pacific… Continue reading Preventing MSD’s in Your Comfortable Home Office
Category: RSI / Carpal Tunnel
The True Cause ~ the Culprit to Disease ~ Stress
How are you handling your Stress? Hans Selye – ‘the father of stress research,’ developed the theory that stress is a major cause of disease because chronic stress causes long-term chemical changes. Viewing the Body from the Outside to the Inside, you can view the ravages of what Stress does to the body. Thank… Continue reading The True Cause ~ the Culprit to Disease ~ Stress
Hair Stylist ~ Maximize Your Career Longevity ~ How to Prevent MusculoSkeletal Strain
A Hair Stylist works 8-10 hours a day physically using their body. And at the end of a day, you feel this strain. Strain builds up, and overtime compensation takes its toll in the form of Postural Stance changes ~ Structural Misalignment prevails ~ Muscular Aches and Pains. Eventually the signs and symptoms of nerve… Continue reading Hair Stylist ~ Maximize Your Career Longevity ~ How to Prevent MusculoSkeletal Strain
Hair Artists Facing Career Ending Musculoskeletal Disorders – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Author ~ Kate Montgomery’s NEW 2012 Edition of End Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Without Surgery Features Methods for Children ages 5 and up. Protect your Children before they become an RSI statistic!February 28, 2013, Kate Montgomery will be a guest on the Hair Artist Association Radio Show with host Charlotte Howard, discussing carpal tunnel syndrome/repetitive… Continue reading Hair Artists Facing Career Ending Musculoskeletal Disorders – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Is the Furniture More Important Than Your BODY?
In the 1990’s OSHA was holding meetings on Ergonomic Injuries. They were held in many parts of the country. I attended a session in San Francisco to ask why they did not address the Body as part of the equation to curb the epidemic of RSI disorders? I was told by the committee that… Continue reading Is the Furniture More Important Than Your BODY?
Career Ending Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for the Hair Stylist – yes or no?
The leading cause for ending a hair stylist career is carpal tunnel syndrome and severe tendonitis. I read an article on yahoo answers about a stylist who had only been doing hair for 4 years and began to developed severe pain in her shoulders, arms and wrists. She saw a neurologist who put her on… Continue reading Career Ending Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for the Hair Stylist – yes or no?
Sharp Spike in Computer-Related Injuries Predicted for Medical Workers: Study from Cornell University
http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2012/12/06/218707.htm#.UMtSXx “For a paper published in the Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 56th Annual Meeting, held Oct. 22-26 in Boston, Hedge and James asked 179 physicians about the frequency and severity of their musculoskeletal discomfort, computer use in their clinic, knowledge of ergonomics and typing skills. The most commonly reported repetitive strain… Continue reading Sharp Spike in Computer-Related Injuries Predicted for Medical Workers: Study from Cornell University
An Employers Indirect and Direct Costs
Direct loss costs include the following Workers’ Compensation and Occupational health costs Indirect loss costs include the following Time spent at & traveling to and from doctor’s visits Reduced output after return to work until 100% performance is achieved (productivity loss) Cost of overtime to pick up “slack” of the injured worker Time lost… Continue reading An Employers Indirect and Direct Costs
COST-BENEFIT AND ROI INFORMATION
Cost-Benefit and ROI Information Studies indicate that ergonomics interventions (self assessment, one-on-one evaluations, training and ongoing coaching) have the greatest impact on preventing musculoskeletal injuries and disease, reducing discomfort, improving productivity, and reducing ergonomic injury costs. With a $365 annual investment for an employee earning $65,000 annually, the 1 year ROI is 534% with the… Continue reading COST-BENEFIT AND ROI INFORMATION
2013 PROJECTED COSTS WORKER COMPENSATION CLAIMS IN CALIFORNIA
Employers are you ready for 2013? Learn about cost effective ergonomic solutions and how to reduce musculoskeletal injuries can save your company thousands of dollars. 2013 Projected Experience (CA) Accident year indemnity claim (medical and legal claims) frequency 9% higher than 2009. Similar increases expected in US and abroad. Average severity claim is $67,000 —… Continue reading 2013 PROJECTED COSTS WORKER COMPENSATION CLAIMS IN CALIFORNIA