Backsafe^® Blog

Many organizations, confronted with $40,000 back and shoulder workers’ comp claims, have attempted to prevent them with little to no success. In 1992 FIT was established to solve these injuries for organizations in the US and Canada. The logical sequence we followed...

Spring sun warms the earth, Bend with knees, not with your back-- Protect your strong core. Lift mulch with head up, Load close, exhaling, tightens abs-- Spine stays safe and strong. Prune and rake with care, Switch hands often, change your stance-- Prevent muscle...

In the fast-paced world of warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing, or any industrial work, every movement counts. But repetitive lifting, reaching, and twisting can add up over time, leading to musculoskeletal disorders and painful cumulative trauma...

In the fast-paced world of industrial and warehouse operations, efficiency is everything. But when injuries occur, productivity grinds to a halt, costs skyrocket, and employees suffer. Many of these injuries—especially those related to back and shoulder...

A New Year, A Safer Workplace: Prevent Injuries, Save Worker’s Comp Costs As we embark on a new year, it's the perfect time to set clear intentions for preventing painful and costly injuries. Whether you're managing a small team or an entire workforce, prioritizing...

‘Twas the end of the year, and all through the site, Our team gave a cheer for your safety done right. Hard hats were hung in the locker with care, Proof of a workplace that values repair.   The clients were nestled, all snug at their desks, With visions of...

There are pros and cons to employees who are considered an aging worker. They have the benefit of experience and chances are have eliminated time consuming and random motions to be able to work more efficiently.  The con is the aging workers’ body has also gained...

Problem solving is a survival skill and what humans do everyday. Any doctor, plumber, mechanic, etc. has to be a very successful problem solver. One could say the better a person is at solving problems, the better they survive. Executives get paid well for preventing...

Whether a fresh-faced newcomer or a seasoned veteran on the job, sprain and strain injuries can happen to anyone in the workplace. These unfortunately common injuries, often resulting from lifting, twisting, or repetitive motions, don't discriminate based on age....

The Bionomics™ Revolution: transforming work environments experiencing sprain/strain injuries to more profitable wellness culture. Over three decades ago, we set out on an ambitious journey of research and innovation, leading to the creation of Bionomics™ - the...

Throughout my 30 years at FIT, helping customers to keep more of their money by preventing back and other sprain/strain injuries, it has been necessary to occasionally assess our business operations to keep us corrected and on track. Despite intentions otherwise,...

As summer rolls in, we're all eager to dive into activities like gardening, sports, and outdoor projects. These pursuits bring joy and rejuvenation, but it's crucial to keep in mind the risk of Cumulative Micro-Trauma Injuries (CMTs) to backs, shoulders, knees, etc....

  Injury prevention is of paramount importance, especially for the silver wave population, who are individuals aged 55 and older, working in industrial settings. This demographic is particularly susceptible to workplace injuries due to factors such as age-related...

Thirty years ago, diving into the realm of workplace injury prevention felt like stepping into the twilight zone. Despite companies' best efforts across the U.S., Canada, and Australia, back injuries and strains continued to plague workplaces, leaving Operation...

In the vast and varied work environments that exists in our workaday world, from heavy industrial, distribution, police and fire, healthcare, food handling, etc., etc., the importance of good biomechanics cannot be overstated. Picture this: workers navigating...