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Ten years in the making, singer songwriter Rayne Michael releases his debut album to a ready fanbase. Poised to delight fans with a mixture of soulful tunes imbued with Top 40, R&B and Pop influences the album reveals Michael's heart. Its thoughtful lyrics were written by the artist himself. A creative challenge from start to finish, it blends smooth sounds with a rock edge and then gifts listeners with passionate vocal stylings. Following that trend, listeners are also gifted with a free digital download of the album for a limited time.

The Lift’n Buddy model LNB 350 can load up to 350 pounds. The operator simply presses a button to raise the load from floor level to 36 inches in a matter seconds. The LNB 350 is used for loading and unloading shelves, racks, workbenches, delivery vehicles, or any number of applications that require items to be lifted and/or transported. The LNB 350's linear actuator provides smooth lifting and lowering with precision. The LNB 350 is made of rugged and lightweight aluminum construction. The large 10 inches flat-free tires roll easily over any surface including uneven floors, carpet and dirt parking lots and intuitive operation requires no training. The LNB 350 includes a tethered pushbutton controller allowing users to raise and lower loads from any side of the unit.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than one million workers suffer back injuries each year, and back injuries account for one of every five workplace injuries or illnesses. Further, one-fourth of all compensation indemnity claims involve back injuries, costing industry billions of dollars on top of the pain and suffering borne by employees. U.S. Department of Labor, Fact Sheet No. OSHA 89-09 states that back injuries are the nation’s number one workplace safety problem. The paper concludes that preventing back injuries is a major workplace safety challenge.

Prevention through Design (PtD) is one of the best ways to prevent and control occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. The idea is to "design out" or minimize hazards and risks early in the design process. NIOSH is leading a national initiative called Prevention through Design (PtD) to promote this concept and highlight its importance in all business decisions.

The NSC reports that a single work-related disabling injury costs an employer an average of $48,000. The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) estimates, based on 2009 data, that medical costs comprise 58 percent of the overall costs of a lost-time claim, and that number keeps climbing. (In fact, the number has risen 11 percent in the past 20 years.) High medical and pharmaceutical costs are driving this hike, but economic conditions—including workers worried about returning to jobs with an uncertain future—are supporting these increases. Avoiding just one work-related injury claim would offset the costs of Lift’n Buddy.

The Labor Department continues to report weakness in the labor market. Recent data shows that new workers' compensation claims increase during recessionary periods even though number of employee decrease and the total work hours decline. The cost per claim and the total system costs also increase. Studies find that lay-offs and changes of employment increase the duration of temporary total disability, higher permanent partial disability, and increased claims for occupational disease or cumulative injuries

NIOSH, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is part of the CDC; it provides many resources on back injury prevention. Prevention through Design (PtD) is one of the best ways to prevent and control occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. The idea is to "design out" or minimize hazards and risks early in the design process. NIOSH is leading a national initiative called Prevention through Design (PtD) to promote this concept and highlight its importance in all business decisions.

"Too often automation is quantified in metrics that miss the obvious," according to Aaron Lamb, inventor of Lift'n Buddy (http://www.liftnbuddy.com). "Employees repeatedly move products from a delivery truck to a hand truck or stack. Product can be moved, and stacked to shoulder height and may need to be lowered to ground level. These lifting tasks can be truncated by time and labor required. This simple automation solution, an electric hand truck, also significantly decreases the risk of injury," noted Lamb.

U.S. Department of Labor, Fact Sheet No. OSHA 89-09 states that back injuries are the nation’s number one workplace safety problem. The paper concludes that preventing back injuries is a major workplace safety challenge. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than one million workers suffer back injuries each year, and back injuries account for one of every five workplace injuries or illnesses. Further, one-fourth of all compensation indemnity claims involve back injuries, costing industry billions of dollars on top of the pain and suffering borne by employees.

The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that a disabling injury occurs every 1.3 seconds in the U.S. (more than 63,000 every day), and the Social Security Administration predicts that 3 out of 10 workers entering the workforce today will acquire some type of disability before they retire. Prevention from these injuries is critical for all businesses and their employees.

Layoffs have swept through all industries including manufacturing, service, and retail, along with construction, office services and trade industries. The Labor Department continues to report weakness in the labor market. Recent data shows that new workers' compensation claims increase during recessionary periods even though number of employee decrease and the total work hours decline. The cost per claim and the total system costs also increase. Studies find that lay-offs and changes of employment increase the duration of temporary total disability, higher permanent partial disability, and increased claims for occupational disease or cumulative injuries

Workforce health and safety is paramount and the data clearly shows that repetitive lifting, lowering, and moving injuries costs North American businesses millions of dollars each year. Lift'n Buddy automates those tasks, significantly reducing the potential for injuries and costly downtime.

According to Aaron Lamb, inventor of Lift’n Buddy, “Employees repeatedly move products from a delivery truck to a hand truck or stack. Product to be moved can be stacked to shoulder height and may need to be lowered to ground level. These lifting tasks pose an increased risk of pain and injury and should be considered hazardous unless appropriate solutions are implemented.”

In the current issue of AutomationMedia.com, leading industrial journalist Thomas R. Cutler reviews how electric hand trucks deliver real automation results.

Ergologistics manufactures innovative products for the health and welfare of material handling workers. Lift'n Buddy is designed and distributed by Ergologistics, LLC; manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, the company is a proud member of MHIA (Material Handling Industry of America).

Workforce health and safety is paramount and the data clearly shows that repetitive lifting, lowering, and moving injuries costs North American businesses millions of dollars each year. Lift'n Buddy automates those tasks, significantly reducing the potential for injuries and costly downtime.

Workforce health and safety is paramount and the data clearly shows that repetitive lifting, lowering, and moving injuries costs North American businesses millions of dollars each year. Lift'n Buddy automates those tasks, significantly reducing the potential for injuries and costly downtime.

Sometimes it has been called the Hand Truck of the Future or an Electric Hand Truck. Lift’n Buddy, the leader in this segment, has had their award-winning product called an aluminum Hand Truck, Electric Dollies, Multifunctional Electric Hand Truck, Hand Truck Dollies, and Mobile Hand Trucks.

Workforce health and safety is paramount and the data clearly shows that repetitive lifting, lowering, and moving injuries costs North American businesses millions of dollars each year. Lift'n Buddy automates those tasks, significantly reducing the potential for injuries and costly downtime.

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Blueprint IT Solutions, Inc of Fargo announces its agency partnership with Zoovio.com, an online transfer and hosting site for vintage video and audio.

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Praxis Strategy Group is pleased to announce Ryan Aasheim’s return to the company. In his new associate position, Aasheim will focus on the Red River Valley Research Corridor, growing high technology industries, diversifying North Dakota’s economic portfolio, creating local higher-paying jobs, and, as a result, keeping more young people in the state.