WORKPLACE INJURY PREVENTION - A FIT FOR WORK PODCAST

In the latest episode of the Workplace Injury Prevention Podcast, we are joined by Jacob Wilkins, Fit For Work Ergonomics Specialist, to discuss wearable technology in the workplace, the role it can serve within your safety program, and how it should be paired with onsite, human-to-human interaction in order to maximize its impact.

School is back, and at Grandview C4 School District in Kansas City, MO, it’s back and better than ever thanks to an investment in an Ergonomics Subscription project with Fit For Work. Janet Melton, the district’s Senior Wellbeing Coordinator, joins the podcast to discuss the project from the first step to the ongoing implementation and everything in between.

Together, Fit For Work and VelocityEHS offer an unparalleled opportunity for businesses to quickly scale implementation, training, onsite assessments, and adoption of ergonomics and health solutions into their business. Rick Barker, leader of Principal Solutions Strategy at VelocityEHS, joins the podcast to discuss how this partnership is generating a transformational approach to ergonomics and injury prevention.

An aging workforce is the reality for many industries and businesses in today’s world. Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, PhD, MPH, CHES, and Associate Professor at the Texas A&M School of Public Health, joins the podcast to share his research and insight into understanding and empowering this demographic, as well as to discuss the benefits older workers can bring to their company and their fellow team members.

The proper testing protocol is key to preventing injuries and to mitigating costs associated with injuries when they do happen. Chase Feeler, PT DPT, who is the Director of Functional Testing at WorkSTEPS, joined the podcast to discuss Fit For Duty testing and how it can enhance the hiring process, mitigate injuries and their associated costs and, most importantly, put team members in position to be safe and productive.

Dr. Jerroed Roberson, PT, DPT and Fit For Work Employment Testing Provider, joins the Injury Prevention Podcast to talk about the process and benefits of employment testing and how it will lead to a healthier, more productive workforce. Meaningful work that impacts lives is Fit For Work’s motto and Dr. Roberson explains how he and his colleagues bring that to life every day for clients and their employees.

Wendy Chelette, Fit For Work Director of Employment Testing, joins the podcast to define and discuss the various forms and stages of employment testing as well as to offer insight into the changing landscape of the workplace and of the work itself.

Being a Safety and Facilities Manager puts one right at the heart of the relationship between efficient production and wall-to-wall safety, and Tyler, a Fit For Work partner, joins the podcast to discuss that and much more.

OSHA has issued new enforcement guidance with a focus on instance by instance citations and high gravity violations. Fit For Work Director of Safety Division Forrest Richardson, CSP, ARME, joins host Mike Wobschall to break it all down and provide insight and tips to ensure businesses remain in compliance and continue to promote safety. 

Dr. Ben Hoffman, MD, MPH and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for WorkSTEPS, joins host Mike Wobschall to discuss the growing role of the Chief Medical Officer in companies throughout America and how this is helping to make safety and health a priority in the workplace.

What's a cobot? The latest edition of the Workplace Injury Prevention Podcast discusses that and much more from the world of Ergonomics as FFW Director of Ergonomics Lauren Brizendine, MPH, CPE joins host Mike Wobschall.

Dr. Ros Daywalker joins the new host, Mike Wobschall, to discuss the exciting and evolving topic of "Total Worker Health". This is more than just a phrase. It's a new field of research in which Dr. Daywalker is a leading expert. This is the first of many topics on the subject, and specifically is part 1 of 2-part interview covering the matter.

Dr. Ros Daywalker joins the new host, Mike Wobschall, to discuss the exciting and evolving topic of "Total Worker Health". This is more than just a phrase. It's a new field of research in which Dr. Daywalker is a leading expert. This is the first of many topics on the subject, and specifically is part 1 of 2-part interview covering the matter.

Ambjor and Curtis will be moving on from podcast host duties so they do an introduction and let you get to know the new host, Fit For Work Director of Marketing, Mike Wobschall. He shares his experience along with some themes you can expect to be covered as this podcast continues. Mike will become the full-time host by the end of 2022.

Ambjor and Curtis talk with Alex Buban, who is an Environmental Risk and Safety Manager, to discuss his experience as a young profesional entering the safety profession. Alex gives advice to those looking into the field, along with the fulfillment that being a safety professional provides. He also covers advice that anyone with any level of experience can apply to make safety a positive experience at your site.

Curtis and Ambjor discuss with Forrest Richardson, CSP, ARME, a case study on what neglecting machine guarding cost both a company and their employees. Forrest gives great advice on how to avoid pitfalls as well as how to simply and systematically make changes to keep employees safe and make sure your worksite is compliant with national regulations.

Ambjor and Curtis interview Dr. James Rethaber, Ph.D., CPE, LSSMBB, to have him answer frequent questions about job rotations, such as: Is it worth the hassle, what are common mistakes to avoid, and how quickly can I see benefits? James shares what he has learned in 15+ years experience and research to help you save time and money when implementing job rotations at your worksite.  

Eric Gislason, Executive Director of National Association of Safety Professionals and Dr. James Rethaber, Vice President of Technical Operations at Fit for Work, share their expertise regarding the role ergonomics plays in workplace injuries and how to identify those risk factors to keep your employees safe and healthy.