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The so-called ergonomic tools designed to prevent employee injuries are necessary for increased productivity and quality of work. Deere and Co occupational safety specialist Gary Lovested says using the right tools can help employees work comfortably so that the maximum quality of the product can be reached. Employers can appropriately select the right tools for workers by providing employee educational and maintenance programs that educate workers on the right tools and how to use them correctly.
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The dramatic rise in glove use has increased latex allergy cases. Latex, which is used in several consumer and medical products, contains proteins that can cause allergic contact dermatitis as well as life-threatening immediate hypersensitivity reactions. Healthcare companies and other businesses are advised to educate their employees on latex allergy, assess the protein-levels of latex gloves, monitor workplace air quality for latex proteins and use non-latex alternatives.
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Ergonomics is becoming an integral part of workplace health and safety in the metalworking industry. Workers are now demanding ergonomically sound work environments while customers have begun asking companies how much of their bids will be allocated to workers-compensation costs. Industry executives also believe that more metalworking companies will soon realize the benefits of ergonomics programs which include improved productivity and reduced workers' compensation costs.
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