Ergonomics counts

Ergonomics is about designing and arranging tasks, work spaces, controls, displays, tools, lighting and equipment so people can use them easily and safely. The goal of ergonomics is to reduce stress and eliminate musculoskeletal disorders associated with the overuse of muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Ergonomics adapts the job and the work environment to eliminate twisting, reaching, bending, lifting and working with vibrating equipment and other repetitive motions.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Recognize stroke symptoms

Do you know how to identify the symptoms of a stroke?  Use FAST to remember the warning signs.

• Face drooping on one side.  Ask the person to smile.
• Arm weakness. Ask the person to raise both arms.  Does one arm drift downward?
• Speech difficulty. Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.  Was it repeated correctly or was the speech slurred and hard to understand?  Or was the person unable to speak at all?
• Time to call 9-1-1 immediately.

Other symptoms that occur suddenly include numbness or weakness of a leg, confusion or trouble understanding, trouble seeing in one or both eyes, trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, and severe headache with no known cause.

If someone shows any of these symptoms — even temporarily — seek immediate medical attention.

And that’s smart safety.

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.