An organization’s culture can have as big an influence on safety outcomes as the safety management system. There is evidence of a link between safety culture and safety performance.
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Shift work is regularly under review because there is evidence that this type of working arrangement can see workers at risk of developing serious health issues because they fail to get enough sleep. One of the causes of disruptive or ‘short’ sleep is that sleeping times may not be aligned with the body’s natural circadian rhythms.
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Ergonomic disorders are the fastest-growing category of work-related illness. Many of these are caused by ergonomic work-related injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome alone, tendinitis, rotator cuff injuries, muscle strains, and low back injuries due to risk factors like high task repetition, forceful exertions, and repetitive awkward postures.
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