Laundry bins serve an important function in the hospital environment as they are used to transport dirty laundry to and from the laundry room. Because of the volume of laundry that is produced, large bins are needed to effectively move these heavy loads to the laundry department. Risk Factors However, laundry work can be hazardous to workers’ health. Lifting and moving wet, heavy laundry can cause unnecessary strain to the body resulting in very painful musculoskeletal disorders. The hands, limbs, shoulders, neck, torso, and especially … Continue reading Preventing Injuries through Ergonomic Laundry Bins