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Learn about the latest trends in safety and claims handling, recent Longshore Act court cases, and observations on all things USL&H.

Do You Have Your Workers’ Back? Back Injury Risk and Prevention

Back injuries rank among the top causes of disability in the workforce, afflicting more than 600,000 employees and costing nearly $50 billion to employers annually.

Three Proven Techniques to Prevent Shoulder and Back Injuries

This article covers risk factors to consider for back and should strain injuries and how to prevent them.

Five Ergonomic Risk Factors to Consider at Your Facility

Strain injuries account for nearly 25% of all on-the-job injuries. Employers can optimize processes while minimizing risk of injuries by designing work based around these 5 ergonomic risk factors.

Six Simple Ergonomic Solutions for Maritime Environments

Shipyards, marine cargo handling facilities, and marine construction environments can apply six simple ergonomic concepts to reduce the cost of workplace injuries and maximize operational efficiency.

Understanding the Four Most Common Workplace Injuries

Understanding how the body gets injured can help employers develop prevention strategies to minimize the cost of these injuries and improve the efficiency of operations.

Beyond the Desk: Understanding Ergonomics in Maritime Workplaces

Strain injuries account for nearly 25% of all work injuries. Our three-part series on ergonomics begins with a review of five risk factors that could affect productivity, morale, and your bottom line.