WORKPLACE INJURY PREVENTION - A FIT FOR WORK PODCAST

Accessible Ergonomics Will Benefit Your Workforce

Ruth Neuman, PT, MBA/HA, CEAS II, REAS, PMEC, Senior Ergonomist in Workforce Safety at Northwell Health has dedicated her career to improving ergonomics as well making those improvements accessible to all the workforce in simple and effective ways. She gives us tips and tricks by sharing her knowledge on how to increase the success of ergonomic initiatives at your worksite. 

Quick hug and a swift kick in the rear: Motivation for a culture of workplace safety

Forrest Richardson, CSP, ARME, is with Ambjor and Curtis to answer the frequently asked question of how to stay motived as a safety professional who is in charge of motivating others to be safe. We discuss clear and simple solutions you can use as a motivator to keep the safety culture high at your Business.

FAQ: How to keep EEs safe when returning to work from layoff, extended leave, etc.

Stephanie Stiles, ATC, has over 8 years experience onsite with seasonal workers in the road construction industry. She answers some frequently asked questions for us today on best practices for returning employees to work after seasonal layoffs, which can be applied to extended leaves and even to new hires that have not worked in a physical job setting.

How to get the most out of a DOT Physical and Pre-Employment Testing

Considered to be the pioneer of post-offer pre-employment testing, Larry Feeler, PT, CEAS, NRCME, discusses the value of the DOT physical while also doing post-offer pre-employment functional testing. As the CEO and founder of WorkSTEPS, Larry shares experiences and analogies gathered in his over 35 years in the business, painting a picture that when done together these tests can help reduce injuries and work comp claims while increasing productivity.

FAQ: Common Questions Answered About Post Offer Testing

Considered the father of Post Offer Testing, Larry Feeler, PT, CEAS, NRCME, joins the podcast to give clear and simple answers to common questions about post-offer testing in the workplace. He shares his 30+ years of experience to give you the insight to understand how post offer testing can be a long-term value at your workplace.

The Bottom Line of Early Intervention is Prevention

Ambjor and Curtis have a great discussion with two experienced Injury Prevention Specialist, Andy Accacian and Rachel Beck. Both have combined for over 10 years of focusing on early intervention and they share how using simple action items focused on prevention will make your workforce healthier and more productive.

FAQ: 2022 – What’s the Current State of Wearable Tech in the Industrial Workplace?

 Ambjor and Curtis talk with James Rethaber, Ph.D., CPE, LSSMBB, Vice President of Technical Operations at Fit For Work, about the current state of wearable technology in the industrial setting workplaces. We find out some what the most up to date research is saying about long-term effects of wearables and what using both exoskeletal and data capturing technology can, and cannot, do for your employee.

Top 3 New OSHA Regulations to You Need to Pay Attention to in 2022

Start your new year off right and stay on track this year! Forrest Richardson, CSP, ARME, and Safety Division Director of Fit for Work, outlines the top 3 OSHA regulations to pay attention to in 2022.

2021 Top 10 OSHA Citations and How to Help Your Worksite Avoid Them

2021 was a crazy year but your workforce keeps pushing forward. Forrest Richardson, Certified Safety Professional and Director of Safety at Fit For Work, summarizes the top 10 OSHA citations of 2021 so you can learn from others and avoid the same mistake.

Clearing Up 3 Important Misconceptions About OSHA Enforcement

OSHA enforcement can be a nerve racking topic. Certified Safety Professional and Director of Safety at FFW, Forrest Richardson, joins us to dispel 3 common misconceptions regarding OSHA enforcement, how this affects your workplace safety and employees.