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Ergonomics and the Great Recession
I would love Practical Ergonomics, LLC to become a full time, long term job. But to tell you the truth, it was started as an attempt to get some contract work for a large Minnesota employer. I was laid off … Continue reading
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OSHA’s new recordkeeping tool and the lack of MSD classification
I’m a data geek, and if there’s one thing I love, it’s a big stack of accident/injury reports to sort through. Really! I have always thought that the only true way to get to trends at a company is to … Continue reading
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Are Standards the Answer?
I recently read that the Michigan Senate approved a bill that would prevent administrative rules mandating workplace ergonomics rules. The bill now heads to the House. Republicans control both chambers. I can understand both sides of this issue… As an … Continue reading →