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...
by Joe Copeland | Feb 15, 2022 | PowerLift Blog
Safety Training Programs Actually have a Lifecycle For many companies, a safety training program’s lifespan goes something like this: At the corporate level, concerns about the detrimental effect of poor lifting habits (especially on the bottom line) cause management...
by Joe Copeland | Dec 14, 2021 | PowerLift Blog
But it will help to mitigate workplace injuries that are a potential problem during these challenging times. What is needed is a shift: first in the way we view safe and healthy ways to lift, and move heavy loads with our bodies, and then in how we train people to use...
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