Ergonomic awareness

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about one-third of all occupational injuries and illnesses are due to overexertion or repetitive motion. Your posture, movement and work station are important to your physical wellness.

Discomfort, pain and injury in the workplace can be prevented. Work in comfortable postures — any position held for a long time will become uncomfortable. Work in a variety of positions throughout the day — it’s easy to adjust office equipment. Use your muscles efficiently — it takes less effort to tap a computer key than to thump it hard.

Increased ergonomics awareness, training and hazard reduction will reduce injuries, lost work time and associated cost.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Healthy eating

Everything you eat and drink matters. Change unhealthy eating habits by making small changes. For example if you like fruit, aim to eat more fresh fruit. Or drink water instead of a soft drink. Work towards incorporating more veggies into your routine. Find your healthy eating style and maintain it for a lifetime.

For more information visit the Wellness link under the MyHR tab on the Blue intranet.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.