Day: July 15, 2016

Minnesota Gives Employers Up to $10,000 for Waste Safety Improvement Projects

Stacks of Ten Thousand Dollars Cash
Could You Use $10k to Improve Waste Safety?

Minnesota employers eligible to apply for OSHA’s Safety Grant Program are able to be awarded up to $10,000 to be used by employers to implement internal safety programs that aid in reducing the number of employee injuries on the job and illnesses that can arise.

The Safety Grant Program was established to help employers with the costs associated with implementing a safety program within the organization.

Projects eligible for a grant can range from addressing general internal safety factors within the organization to impacting a specific location’s safety management practices by adding special equipment like WasteCaddy dumpster movers, which are perfect for employers who strive to help employees avoid accidents on the job and reduce workers compensation claims. We’ve had customers get most of or a portion of the expense of a dumpster mover/waste caddy paid for by a grant from OSHA.

Consider that WasteCaddy dumpster pushers cut down on the number of injuries that happen when maintenance workers move dumpsters, whether it’s from the trash room to the curb or up a long incline outdoors. Using a WasteCaddy dumpster mover, employees will find the work easier, which will result in less injuries, as well as save valuable time. In many cases, a safety audit brought to light the need for ergonomic improvements to moving heavy waste bins and trash carts to prevent injury to staff. It may be time for you to take a careful look at how your staff is handling these heavy loads.

Our dumpster moving equipment can solve your company’s ergonomic needs, please contact us today for information on how DJ Products help in eliminating the on-the-job injuries associated with manual pulling and pushing of heavy dumpsters.

Industrial Ergonomics – Adapt Your Workplace to Your Employees to Save Costs

Proper Ergonomics Keep Your Employees Healthy and Happy
Proper Ergonomics Keep Your Employees Healthy and Happy

Not so long ago, companies used standard “one size fits all” equipment that did not allow for personalization to employees. Today, ergonomics are used in most workplaces to identify injury risks and make appropriate adjustments.

Everyday Risk Factors in the Workplace

Muscle strain and fatigue are two common health issues arising from repetitive tasks in both offices and industrial settings. According to Richard Haas, a chiropractor in Mason City, IA, approximately 40 percent of work-related health problems involve neuromuscular skeletal injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Integration of automation and technology is the primary reason for the increasingly repetitive nature of workplace activities. With many employees spending most of the day sitting at a desk, the resulting muscle stiffness and tension makes them more vulnerable to injury.

Creating Better Working Conditions with Ergonomics

Ergonomic equipment ranges from lumbar cushions for back support to dumpster movers or dumpster pushers that lighten heavy loads. Employees are also being trained in the proper body mechanics of sitting in a desk chair or lifting boxes.

Making the workplace more responsive to the physical needs of your employees generates a number of financial benefits:

• Production levels are higher due to more efficient working conditions and less time off from injuries.

• High costs of insurance, medical claims, time off and other expenses associated with injuries are reduced significantly.

• Positive employee morale creates greater job satisfaction, which in turn can prevent high turnover rates.

Let our battery-powered WasteCaddy dumpster movers from DJ Products provide an ergonomic solution for your employees’ well-being. Visit our website for a live chat with one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales engineers.