Every hour, roughly 323 recordable cases of occupational injuries occur in the United States. Beyond the immediate impact to the worker and company, these occupational accidents can have further implications for global business. Studies estimate that work days lost to…
Today, SATECH, Inc. announced plans to provide free anti-fatigue mats to healthcare workers responding to COVID-19 across Western Washington. At SmartCells we believe Life Shouldn’t Hurt, and in support of the many men and women on the front lines battling the spread…
Many people are required to be on their feet all day. As muscles become stiff or sore, standing for long periods is not only uncomfortable, but increases safety risks while reducing productivity and job satisfaction. There are many cushioning options to choose from on…
Nurses and medical staff dedicate their careers to helping those who are sick or in pain, all while putting themselves at risk. Beyond the increased risk of contracting an illness, due to the long hours spent on their feet checking on and moving patients,…
A 2018 study conducted by BMC Medicine concluded that musculoskeletal conditions may increase the risk of chronic disease. The study, which performed a meta-analysis of 13 cohort studies that followed nearly 3.1 million people, showed that those with musculoskeletal…
It’s a New Year AND a New Decade, which seems to put extra stress on New Year’s Resolutions. In fact, US News reports that about 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of February. At SmartCells we believe that life shouldn’t hurt, and we specifically design our…
The holiday season is officially upon us. Although the holidays are filled with fun, they can be quite stressful. Especially for those in the retail industry who work longer holiday hours. While the holiday season is particularly demanding, the retail industry is…
According to Ranker.com, when put to a vote the Kitchen is the most popular room in the house. While that may be surprising to some, the fact of the matter is, whether you’re a gourmet chef or a microwave meal kind of person, most people spend a significant part of…
A recent study conducted by Grand View Research has found that as the global economy strengthens, the industrial sector will continue to see a sharp rise in foot and lower limb disorders among workers who stand for long periods of time. To curb the…
It’s October, so you know what that means: We’re neck-deep in Football season and it’s National Ergonomics Month. Those two things may seem very different, but they actually have more in common than you might think. Consider a football team as an analogy for your…