Hypothetical scenario: This example is illustrative and does not describe a verified ErgoScience client or outcome. How can employers assess

What happens when an employee returns to work before they’re physically ready? Returning to work before their physical capabilities match

Manufacturing employees may perform repetitive movements, forceful exertions, lifting, pushing, pulling, and tasks that require awkward or sustained postures. These

Warehousing and distribution work can involve repeated lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and other physically demanding movements throughout a shift. Repeated

If an employee reports recurring back pain after lifting but continues working, should you wait until the problem becomes a

A rigger at a power generation company had completed medical treatment following an injury and received physician clearance to return

Heavy manufacturing operations rely on employees to lift, carry, push, pull, and perform physically demanding tasks throughout every shift. These

A workers’ compensation claim tells EHS leaders an injury has happened, but the claim alone may not reveal which exposure(s)

A workers’ compensation claim may be the point when a workplace musculoskeletal disorder becomes visible and official, but it is

A step-by-step guide to building a consistent, proactive MSD prevention program that addresses job-specific risks across distributed operations. If your

Every warehouse depends on people who lift, carry, push, pull, and repeat the same movements hundreds of times every shift.

Private employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023, highlighting that workplace safety remains a significant business

Every workplace injury affects more than employee safety. It increases workers’ compensation costs, disrupts operations, and places additional strain on

Every year, physically demanding industries lose millions of dollars to preventable workplace injuries. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), including strains, sprains, and

Keep reading to learn how to scale MSD prevention across your organization. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain one of the most

What if your workforce is already showing the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders, but your injury data hasn’t caught

In physically demanding industries, workplace injury prevention often depends on recognizing problems before they become reportable incidents. While employers frequently

Every hiring decision in physically demanding industries carries operational risk. One mismatch between a worker’s physical capabilities and the actual

A bad physical hire doesn’t just underperform; it creates work comp claims and leaves you scrambling to plug the shift.

How can employers reduce workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims in physically demanding jobs? Employers can reduce workplace injuries and