ERGONOMICS

ERGONOMICS PROGRAMS





Today more than ever, companies are faced with more challenges regarding

the health and welfare of their employees, while at the same time, 

struggling to deal with reduced budgets, production and quality demands, 

W.C.B. claims, sick leaves, and more.



At Safety 1st, we offer a wide variety of Ergonomic 

training and consulting programs that are designed to reduce repetitive 

motion injuries, increase proficiency, and save your company valuable 

time and money. 



Repetitive motion injuries and cumulative trauma disorders are becoming 

more frequent than back injuries, and can cost an employer up to $20,000 

per incident, plus potential down time.



These challenges may be met with proper training of supervisors, machine 

operators, material handlers, materials managers and design engineers. 

Since each working environment is unique, we offer a free initial 

consultation to determine which program(s) will best suit your needs.



Ergonomic solutions may come in a variety of forms such as recognizing 

the early stages of repetitive motion injuries, proper warm up or stretch

out exercises, proper placement of equipment, leverage and anti-fatigue 

control measures, posture, and ergonomic equipment that is designed to 

reduce physical stress.



Common conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, 

Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow, White Finger Disease, Cronic Eye Strain, Upper 

Body Disorders, and Neck and Back Disorders may be reduced or eliminated 

by adapting the body's mechanics as it pertains to specific job 

applications.



An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Various forms of 

protective clothing and equipment has been designed to aid in the 

reduction of cumulative trauma disorders. We will help you to identify 

which of these items will be most effective for your environment.



Implementing an organized ergonomic program can also increase production,

quality, and overall efficiency by reducing physical stress, easing the 


work load, shortening lifting and handling time, and varying body 

mechanics. 



At Safety 1st, our goal is to help you to save time and 

money, increase proficiency, reduce injuries, and bring safety to the 

forefront.