by Andrea Jervinis, ATC Pregnancy. At the end, you hold a beautiful new baby in your arms. But the 40 weeks prior to that day, you and your body are going through a lot of changes – physically, hormonally, and physiologically. And while those changes are occurring, you are still
by Work Right NW At Work Right NW, we hope you know we’re all about injury PREVENTION! In our effort to put a dent in healthcare, we provide training on proper ergonomics, identify and reduce ergonomic hazards, and encourage early reporting and intervention. Unfortunately, musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries still happen. They
Planning on moving soon? Or maybe you’re in the midst of packing? Even though moving is an exciting time, we know moving is stressful! Packing can be a literal pain. But don’t worry, as long as you’re PREPARED, stress less and save your back as well! Here are some
Summer 2022 is already setting record temperatures across the world. With high temperatures and unpredictable weather, it’s always important to be prepared for exertional heat stroke. Construction, transportation, and warehousing are among the occupations with the highest heat-related mortality rates according to OSHA statistics1. Heat-related illness is also vastly underreported
by Aaron Weidman It’s the middle of summer, do you know if your grill is in prime condition to host a BBQ with friends and family? You know Work Right wants you PREPARED for every occasion. So here are some tips for you to Review Your Hazards when it comes
As the summer flowers bloom, so also come the bees! While these important pollinators may make delicious honey, they also pack a painful sting. These stings can even be made worse with an allergic reaction – sometimes even life-threatening – and you may not know you’re allergic! Pay attention
Last month we discussed the cost of shoulder injuries. This week we continue the series with back injuries. General back injury is one of the most expensive types of injuries in the workplace. Specifically, low back pain is very common with 8 out of 10 of us destined for
by Omar Fercha, ATC Welcome to Jurassic World! During National Safety Month, we at Work Right want to make sure you are PREPARED to prevent any possible injury. This obviously includes dinosaur attacks, since dinosaurs are being released into the world this week. We want to make sure YOU are
The American Society of Safety Professionals Annual Conference – Safety 22 – is less than a month away! Held in Chicago this year, Work Right is excited to take part again in this annual event that networks like-minded professionals on the latest challenges, opportunities, and innovations in the industry.
by Erin Guidarelli, ATC Have you ever been hindered by a painful, achy, and stiff joint pain in your day-to-day activities? Maybe you’ve assumed this is arthritis because of your age, your occupation, or because you popped your knuckles too much when you were younger. Don’t lose hope just yet!
by WRNW Work Right does its best to give constant education on injury prevention and tips on how to stay safe and healthy at work and at home. Our goal is to keep you working and prevent injuries! Aside from the inconveniences that come with shoulder pain (disruptions to sleep,
by WRNW Seizures are the result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to temporary and involuntary changes in body movement, function, sensation, awareness, or behavior. If one has 2 or more seizures from an unidentified cause, this is generally known to be epilepsy. Epilepsy is more common than
