With an abundance of jobs requiring repetitive motion and manual material handling, textile services operators are wary of production employees getting inflammation in their joints, including hands, wrists and shoulders. “The nature of the work lends itself to sprains and strains,” says Bob Beavers, safety manager at Superior Linen Services, Muskogee, OK.
 
Vigilance is a must to prevent injuries and avoid workers’ compensation claims. Small staffs and limited resources may pose challenges to ensuring strict enforcement of safety policies and practices. But the threat of skyrocketing insurance premiums and negative implications from mismanaged claims has prompted greater ...