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December 03, 2008
By: CartPro
Category: Uncategorized
We’ve set up a blog meme today to share some other great blogs with you that you may find interesting reading. Feel free to click in to check them out or leave your favorite blog for us to review and add in the future by clicking the comment link below this post.
LA Criminal Defense Blog - http://www.lacriminaldefenseblog.com/
Attorney Stephen Rodriguez provides interesting legal insights and current news in his blog focused on law and legal issues in Los Angeles, California. You’ll find interesting breaking news, celebrities in trouble, and insightful legal tips.
The Web Authority - http://www.mccordweb.com/weblogs/
Web Diva, Nancy McCord, helps you to power up your business by using the Web. In this blog she provides tips, tricks, and information on how to use social networking, Twitter, and Google AdWords to generate leads and get more business. Written in an engaging style, and not too techy, you’ll find the information newsy and helpful.
The Home Buying Blog - http://www.homes-database.com/weblogs/blogger.html
Top Long and Foster Realtor, John Day, is the “go to” agent when it comes to selling your home or property in the Maryland area. His interesting and information blog has just gotten noticed by a reporter at US News and World Report. If you want to stay on-top of trends, stay out of foreclosure, and learn the master tricks on presenting and selling your home this is the blog to visit.
DJ Products Inc. Blog- http://blog.djproducts.com/
If you are in the warehousing, operations, or material handling businesses, you’ll find this blog by Jeff Berg a top information resource. Whether you need tips on how to improve warehouse efficiency or establishing and ergonomics program this information and engaging blog will keep you up-to-date on news and information in your industry.
The Musical Instrument and Equipment Blog - http://funkymusicstore.com/news/
This blog from Mike Veny, professional drummer, caters to musicians at all levels. Even if you don’t play professionally you’ll love his information and history on top manufacturers and product reviews. Find out which top artists use which instruments and what differentiates guitar and keyboard brands from others.
Stern Environmental Group - http://www.sternenvironmental.com/blog/
Stern’s Chatter written by managing partner Douglas Stern provides interesting news and commentary on the pests you love to hate. Based in the New York City region this bed bug extermination and pest management firm blog gives tips on pest control, news and information all written with a sense of humor that will keep you reading even if you don’t live in the area.
Rocky Mountain Tracking - http://www.rmtracking.com/blog/
Brad Borst, President of Rocky Mountain Tracking a GPS tracking firm, provides news on the innovative ways that GPS tracking is used by both commercial and residential customers. Did you know that GPS tracking was used to follow whales? Find out in this interesting blog top news and information on GPS tracking and how you may be able to use it too.
Permanently Beautiful - http://www.permanentmkup.com/blog/
The Whitney Center for Permanent Cosmetics blog from Melany Whitney reveals one of the top, yet not well-known, beauty secrets of the rich and famous, top models, and busy women executives. Find out more about how permanently applied eyebrows, eye liner, and other beauty procedures can change your routine while helping you to look fabulous all day without makeup. You won’t believe the client results so make sure to check out the photo gallery on her main website when you visit this blog.
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November 28, 2008
By: CartPro
Category: Business Tips, Manufacturing Industry, Material Handling, Safety and Ergonomics, Warehousing, fulfillment, logistics
With President-elect Obama and a Democratic Congress poised to enact tough ergonomic standards within the next year, we’ve been discussing the financial, production and personnel benefits of implementing an ergonomic program (see our Nov. 24 & 26 posts). Being proactive in creating a wellness-focused corporate climate will enhance your ability to compete in the future. Implementation of a strong ergonomic plan and a move to ergonomically-designed equipment has been proven to increase production efficiency and decrease healthcare costs.
The success of a comprehensive ergonomics plan is dependant upon the support of top management, the creation of demonstrable goals and measurable results, and, most critically, the provision of effective employee education and training coupled with strong program leadership.
Effective education, training and leadership. Thorough education and onsite training of employees is critical to the success of a new ergonomics program. Education about the features and processes of a new ergonomics initiative must be backed up with onsite training.
As workers become familiar with new features and practice new processes, the provision of adequate onsite supervision is critical. Workers need time to learn new skills and procedures and change long-established habits. Continuous supervision not only reinforces raining, but reveals areas that require adjustment. Ask your employees for input. People who perform the tasks often spot potential problem areas in new procedures and provide keen insight into productive solutions.
In an article published in New Hampshire Business Review, Mike Kind also recommends selecting a “champion” to spearhead a new ergonomics initiative. Designating a person with clear oversight over the program facilitates implementation of the original initiative and subsequent revisions. It creates a clear chain of command easily accessible by both management and workers. It centralizes the dissemination of information and collection of review data, improving analysis quality and speed.
A recognized industry leader in the design and production of ergonomically-designed material handling equipment, DJ Products provides a useful Ergonomic Load Calculator on our website. Created to assist ergonomic and health and safety professionals in designing ergonomic programs, our free calculator estimates the amount of horizontal force necessary to move wheeled loads. By inputting vital data about your specific application, including floor condition, terrain, footing, load weight and transport distance, our Ergonomic Load Calculator calculates the specific needs of a given application.
DJ Products’ ergonomic specialists are also available to assist you in evaluating your ergonomic needs. We’re the experts in finding creative solutions to ergonomic issues in the workplace. Give us a call today and let us help you position your business for the future.
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November 26, 2008
By: CartPro
Category: Business Tips, Manufacturing Industry, Material Handling, Safety and Ergonomics, Warehousing, fulfillment, logistics
Last time we talked about the financial and production benefits of implementing an ergonomics program (see our Nov. 24 post). A recent study on the bottom-line value of ergonomics showed a $4 savings for every dollar invested. Most businesses that purchase ergonomic equipment recoup their investment costs within the first year. The financial benefits alone make ergonomic equipment a shrewd investment in your future. But forward-thinking businesses that investment in ergonomics understand that they are also making a powerful proactive investment in the health, safety and retention of their workforce.
Creation of a successful ergonomics program requires three important elements, Mike Kind wrote recently in the New Hampshire Business Review:
Support of top management. To be successful, an ergonomics initiative must become part of your corporate culture and be thoroughly embraced and supported by top management. The introduction of an ergonomics program can be an excellent step toward creating a wellness-based focus in your organization, notes Kind.
Other wellness-centered activities include offering wellness training classes, scheduling health screenings and flu shots, providing healthier snacks and beverages in vending machines, sponsoring Weight-Watchers groups, offering gym membership discounts. Employers only stand to gain from sponsoring activities that promote a healthy workforce.
Established goals and measurable results. Any new initiative requires a bit of tweaking once it’s off the launch pad. Particularly in the early weeks of a launch, it’s important to conduct regular workplace assessments of a new ergonomics program to ensure that maximum efficiency and productivity are achieved. Close monitoring of employee complaints, injury reports, medical costs, workers’ compensation claims, absenteeism, lost man-hours and production results will provide the hard data needed to assess the success of your program and make any necessary changes.
Kind adds a word of caution: Don’t be surprised if you find an initial increase in incident reports. As employees learn about ergonomic issues, they are more likely to recognize the symptomatic causes of musculoskeletal complaints and report them. As your ergonomics program progresses and becomes an effective component of corporate culture, incidence reports will decrease significantly.
Next time we’ll discuss the importance of effective education, training and leadership in implementing a comprehensive ergonomics program in your workplace.
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