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Texas America Safety Company Ergonomic Safety Information |
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Ergonomic - Safety Information · Ergonomic - Product Categories · Ergonomics - Safe Lifting Techniques
Texas America Safety Company offers a wide variety of ergonomic safety products to help prevent MSD's. So, what is MSD? MSD stands for Musculoskeletal Disorders which affect the tendons, muscles and nerves. How does it affect employees in the workplace? Work related MSDs which include those of the upper extremities, neck, and lower back are one of the leading causes of injuries and lost workdays. Workers in many different occupations and industries can be exposed to risk factors such as when lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling heavy loads, performing repetitive tasks, and working in awkward body positions. Work-related MSDs can be prevented through intelligent use of ergonomics – fitting the job to the person. A variety of products can help lessen muscle fatigue and increase productivity, thus reducing the number and severity of work-related MSDs. Texas America Safety Company has also been collecting some other important ergonomic safety information. Be sure to check out other articles on the section below. Article - Increase Safety Awareness · Article - Why Wear Back Supports? · Article - Why Wear Wrist Braces? · Article - Why Wear Knee Pads?
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