This article has been kindly shared by Alison Richmond of Provention. The comfort of our office environment often takes a backseat to productivity. However, the reality is that comfort and productivity go hand-in-hand. If you’ve been feeling uncomfortable at your workstation, it’s time to address those concerns. This guide will explore the three key contributors […]
NZ Manual Handling Assessment Charts (NZMAC)
Work-Related Health: A Critical Priority for New Zealand Workplaces Ensuring the health of workers isn’t just a legal obligation – it’s essential for the success of NZ organisations. When workers are healthy, they are more productive, and businesses thrive. Unfortunately, many workplaces still face significant challenges in addressing both physical and mental health risks. These […]
To Warm-Up, or Not to Warm-Up?
This article has been kindly shared by Alison Richmond from Provention ‘Are Warm-ups effective within an injury prevention programme?’ This is a question Alison Richmond from Provention frequently gets asked and generally her response is ‘yes, but only if they are done effectively.’ In Alison’s opinion, an effective warm-up is beneficial to prepare the body for the day ahead. For […]
Shoulder injuries in the Aging Workforce
This article has been kindly shared by Alison Richmond from Provention. Shoulder injuries are common in the ‘aging’ workforce and often result in considerable time off work and a lengthy (and frustrating) road to recovery for the individual concerned. Pain, in or around the shoulder, may be complex to diagnose due to the interplay between all […]