WORKPLACE INJURY PREVENTION - A FIT FOR WORK PODCAST

Is the flu still a thing? Viruses, Vaccines and where it all stands.

Dr. Ben Hoffman, the Chief Medical Officer for WorkSTEPS discusses the "seasonal flu" in light of the SARS-COVID world we have all been navigating. We talk about how understanding the real purpose of vaccines can help correct misunderstandings and what are real vs. over simplification solutions for you and your workforce.

Understanding what it means that pain/injuries are complex vs complicated will help you chose the best injury prevention solution

Dr. John Groves, DPT and CEO of Fit For Work, discusses the common misunderstandings that occur with injuries in the workplace. We talk about how every injury is complex, not complicated, and what simple changes you can make in your approach to improve safety at your workplace.

FAQ: How Do You Set Up A Simple and Effective Training Camp For New Hires?

Michael Escobar, Mid-South Regional Director for Fit For Work has been responsible for setting up several simple and effective "training camps" at multiple locations over the past 15 years. He shares great tips on how to succeed in this one aspect of improving safety, along with how to avoid common mistakes that can derail your efforts. 

FAQ: What are 3 Easy Tips To Improve The Safety Culture At Your Business

Jessica Herrera, one of the Area Directors of Fit For Work with over 10 years experience in the industrial setting, gives her answers to the question: What are some easy ways to improve the safety culture at my workplace? Her three ideas are simple, actionable, and make a difference. 

What Safety Programs and Methods Will Improve Hiring and Retention

A panel of Fit For Work safety experts, Jessica Herrera, Michael Escobar, Forrest Richardson, and James Rethaber, have a great discussion with Ambjor and I about the challenges that employers face in hiring and retaining employees, and how different safety methods can improve hiring and employee retention.

FAQ: OSHA Safe and Sound Week Kick Off

Ambjor and I talk about what the OSHA safe and sound week is, and how using the resources available at osha.gov/safeandsoundweek will help you better serve your employees and community at large. Start off safe and sound week by listening and sharing this episode to get the message out.

FAQ: Gas Detection In Confined Spaces – How To Avoid Mistakes To Keep Employees Safe

Dave Thomas, the owner and founder of REPSS (A gas detection company that started in 1981) shares his decades of experience in confined space gas detection. Ambjor and I discuss with him some easy tips about avoiding mistakes that can be applied to any work setting. 

What the National Association of Safety Professional Can Offer You As a Safety Professional

Eric Gislason, Executive Director of the newly accredited National Association of Safety Professionals, talk with us to get an overview on what this organization has to offer safety professionals. He also shares great ideas on making training employees effective at your worksite.

How a Health Care Company Made Yearly Ergonomic Training Engaging While Reducing Sprains and Strains

Asha Roy, Program Manager for Safe Patient Handling and Mobility, and Paul Power, Director of Operations for the Workforce Safety Department, work for Northwell Health System, which is the largest health care system in New York State. They discuss how they have implemented an innovative and fun way to do refresher training for patient handling which drastically reduced musculoskeletal injuries. They also share how the principles learned can be implemented into any manual handling setting to reduce sprains and strains.

FAQ: Best 3 Bang For Your Buck Improvements To Prevent OSHA Fines

Forrest Richardson, CSP and Safety Division Director at Fit For Work, talks with Ambjor and I to discuss the three best areas to spend your money to be make changes to be OSHA compliant and avoid fines. Quick and simple ideas that will help make a difference quickly.