by Joe Copeland | Dec 21, 2022 | PowerLift Blog
We begin this blog post with an acknowledgement Being the person accountable for the safety of employees takes an extraordinary human being. It takes someone who understands how vital it is to balance the health and wellbeing of workers with the business needs of the...
by Joe Copeland | Nov 8, 2022 | PowerLift Blog
So you’ve decided that your company needs to begin a safe lifting program. Or more likely you’ve been told you have to start one by the Corporate office. Either way, it’s a good idea and one that will ultimately save you money and save your employees from injury. The...
by Joe Copeland | Aug 31, 2022 | PowerLift Blog
If you manage a team that is engaged in physical work then you’ve likely had an issue with sprains, strains and back injuries. It’s an unfortunate part of a physically demanding job. I’m not going to repeat how expensive these can be; you already know the costs...
by Joe Copeland | Jul 27, 2022 | PowerLift Blog
Sounds like an odd question, but there is a good story connected to it. Several years ago I was leading a team of 250 warehouse associates in the Midwest. The products we were shipping were generally heavy and bulky and I had an increasing number of muscle...
by Joe Copeland | Jun 16, 2022 | PowerLift Blog
What’s the big deal about ergonomics, anyway? Say the word, “ergonomic,” and most people think: computer keyboards, office chairs, oddly-shaped screwdriver handles. They may think of more comfortable grips, desks or tools. Or, they may think of modern car seats that...
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