Members of TRSA’s Safety Committee recently tackled the topic of “Injury Prevention” during a TRSA webinar. Eric Davis, director of environmental health and safety, AmeriPride Services Inc.; and Abigail Licnikas, safety engineer, UniFirst Corp., took a look at ergonomics, and slips, trips and falls, among other topics.
 
Licnikas kicked off the one-hour presentation with a focus on ergonomics and how to prevent injuries by teaching your plant employees how to properly lift and move objects. She also touched on the benefits of an overall attention to personal health and wellness. “To prevent MSDs (muscular skeletal disorders), you ...