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Improve Safety and the Bottom Line With Ergonomics
The financial threat of musculoskeletal disorders is real for construction companies and should be mitigated. Employers need to implement proper ergonomics to reduce the risk of injury.
By Jacob Thomas
November 27, 2017
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by Jacob Thomas
Jacob Thomas was named Ergonomic Specialist for Greenlee Textron in August 2016. He is responsible for consulting with the engineering team to design new ergonomic tools, concepting and executing testing for new Greenlee products, and educating customers on the impacts of ergonomics in the industry.
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