EACH year, injuries caused by manual materials handling are a significant cost to industry in terms of medical costs and lost productivity. According to recent Liberty Mutual Insurance statistics, ...

WorkSafe Victoria’s free programs are helping manufacturers tackle hazardous manual handling with practical tools, guidance ...

Is it possible to formalize and control the manual handling safety of all your workers on-site at the same time? Before the likes of AI and wearable technology, no, this was not possible. Typically, ...

WorkSafe Victoria explains why smarter systems – not quick fixes – are the key to reducing workplace injury risks.

Workplace injuries can happen in any environment, and the risks vary depending on the industry. While some accidents are minor, others can result in serious, long-term consequences. Understanding ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m interested in how technology shapes culture and behavior. According to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and ...

Moving raw materials and finished products through a facility is a common process in industry. Throughout the process, operators routinely lift/lower, push/pull and carry an object, which presents a ...

Creating a safe patient handling program can help reduce injuries and time lost due to injury. Working in healthcare poses many safety concerns, including exposure to illness, physical injury, and ...

Personalized technology allows workers to monitor and learn about their own movement safety while on the job, at any time, giving them the training required to prevent injuries from occurring. Before ...