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Improved Recruitment and Retention of Women Firefighters with Elevated Attention to their Health and Safety
The advantages of a workforce populated with both men and women are well-documented and range from increased collaboration to greater productivity.[1] While other industries benefit from a balanced workforce (53% male), the fire service lags behind with the workforce remaining 91% male.[2][3] Many fire departments in the United States have faced challenges trying to attract Read More >
Posted on byHow to Use the New NLE Calc App Features to Help Prevent Back Injuries
Back injuries are one of the most common concerns to workers across numerous industries and occupations. These injuries resulted in 250,830 days away from work from 2021-2022. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), back injury cases accounted for about 40% of all work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) involving days away from work. Repetitive heavy Read More >
Posted on byLogging Mechanization and Impacts on Health
While logging is still considered a high-risk industry, the mechanization of work has contributed to critical safety improvements. When at one time most loggers performed manual felling, today a logger’s workday is increasingly spent seated while operating heavy equipment. There is no doubt that mechanization has changed the industry in many ways. Researchers at Read More >
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