10 March, 2021
Key points: • Falls on stairs are common, and often lead to serious injuries. • Falls on stairs are often complex – there are multiple possible factors that can cause a fall. • Many stair incidents can easily be prevented, and remedial solutions implemented at minimal cost. • Ultimately, however, steps and stairs should be designed and built…
12 November, 2014
A recent worldwide study led by the University of Sydney has proven that lower back pain is the most commonly recorded of workplace injuries, ranking higher than any other condition including cardiac disease and depression. Often both severe and costly, back injuries can arise from a number of ergonomic exposures including heavy lifting, forceful movement,…