International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day
About repetitive strain injuries Over 2.3 million Canadian adults are diagnosed and learning to cope with repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) or musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) each year and this number is increasing steadily. The impact of these injuries and disorders, not only on the individuals involved but on our society as a whole is enormous, which is why the last day of February has been recognized as International RSI Awareness Day. These injuries and disorders can be crippling, seriously affecting the ability to work or even perform daily activities. They often develop slowly, over time and although there is some discussion about the direct cause, it is generally accepted that work-related activities can be a contributing factor to the onset, severity, and location of an RSI or MSD. Who’s at risk? The overuse of muscles in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, and back are linked to RSI symptoms. The […]
Start 2025 off right by reviewing your approach to worker injuries
As we begin a new year, it’s worth taking some time to review your approach to workplace injuries. It goes without saying that the best way to keep your workers’ compensation premiums as low as possible is to simply have no claims, but the reality is that accidents do sometimes happen, and claims are often unavoidable. As a company, it’s in your interest to both monitor and manage those claims, since doing so will help mitigate the costs that directly impact your bottom line. The best approach is to have in place a robust system for this purpose, which not only reflects and fosters a culture of safety within your company, but can also help to control those unforeseen costs. Here are some of the key components of such a system: Prompt Reporting of Injuries The first line of defence in managing workers’ compensation costs is prompt reporting of injuries. […]