Did you know back injuries are OSHA’s #1 reported worker incident, at an average medical cost of $37,000? Employers pay almost $1 billion per week for direct workers’ compensation costs alone, or $52 billion annually. Direct costs include workers' compensation payments, medical expenses, and costs for legal services. Indirect costs can double the final cost and include: training replacement employees, accident investigation, implementation of corrective measures, lost productivity, repairs of damaged equipment and property, and costs associated with lower employee morale and absenteeism.
Over 1 million service workers suffer back injuries every year, the #1 workplace safety problem. SmartcanMax™complies with OSHA’s recommendation for garbage liner removal and lifting techniques and used with a liner bag meets NSF Class 21. The potential for reduced job injuries by providing workers the ability to utilize a proper lifting position and two hands when removing trash can save you and your business money. It is easier to clean too.
The NIOSH Lifting Equation is a tool used by occupational health and safety professionals to assess the manual material handling risks associated with lifting and lowering tasks in the workplace. SmartcanMax™ exceeds any other traditional waste receptacle in terms of user safety, efficiency and durability.
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