by Dylan Wirick, MS, LAT, ATC Work Right has got great imagery of lifting. Graphics that show proper lifting posture – a wide stance, chest up, a neutral spine, and hinging at the hip. And those how-to visuals are important. But let’s be honest: most objects on the job don’t
by Sara Thistle, LAT, ATC, CSCS Lifting – or more simply, picking something up – is so woven into daily life that it’s rarely given much thought. It’s something we expect to do without hesitation: picking up a child, picking up the groceries, picking up dropped keys or tools after
by Trevor Addison, MS, ATC There’s a common saying on safety-conscious construction sites: “ladders last.” This means ladders should only be used when all other options have been exhausted. This idea doesn’t eliminate the use of ladders, far from it in fact, but it does get workers to consider other
by Vanessa Punches, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, CES When we think about safety on the job, we often focus on helmets, gloves, or safety goggles. But one essential piece of equipment that often gets overlooked is your footwear. Whether we’re working on construction sites, in warehouses, or in any field
by Andrea Jervinis, LAT, ATC Is your work fit meeting all the current trends? No, we aren’t talking about fashion trends. We’re talking about safety trends! Recently, OSHA released their final ruling on PPE in construction. Companies must now provide properly fitting PPE to ensure maximum protection for their industrial
by Aaron Weidman, MS, ATC, CEAS This week, we’re starting with story time! Let me give you a hypothetical scenario and you tell me if any of it sounds familiar. Here I am, back at work as an industrial athlete. Let’s say I’ve been with this company (and in this
by Joe Choi, LAT, ATC Have you ever started a job that should have been quick and easy, only to run into delays (or worse, danger) because the right tools weren’t ready? Whether it’s a missing piece of PPE, faulty equipment, or a general lack of preparation, not having what
by Elyssa Rose, MS, LAT, ATC Recognizing hazards isn’t just about what’s around us. It’s about understanding how our environments, our preparedness, and our mindset affect our safety. When working alone, we become our own first and best line of defense. Having a plan doesn’t only ensure safety, it increases
by Sarah Lawhorn, MS, LAT, ATC We know the importance of a pre-task plan—discussing potential risks and preparing for what might happen during a task. We learn to keep an eye out for hazards at the work place. But what if your hazards aren’t work related? Dealing with a severe
by Kelly Trevino, MS, LAT, ATC Not all hazards are easy to spot. We can make a point to be more aware of dangers we see, but some tend to be a little more elusive. Some hide in the air we breathe, the ground we stand on, or even the
by Omar Fercha, MA, LAT, ATC Hazards are here, hazards are there,Hazards are lurking everywhere!Some are blonky, some are spry,Some will sneak right past your eye! A drizzity drop, a sneaky slipzick,A tumble, a fumble—it happens so quick!That wobblicous widget? That tangle-y thing?Could send you a-falling—ker-splat!—with a zing! So open
by Lori Neufeld-Temple For those of us who spend long hours at a desk, it’s easy to lose track of time. But prolonged sitting can lead to musculoskeletal issues, particularly in the back, neck, and shoulders. Poor posture, like slouching, strains muscles, ligaments, and joints, causing discomfort, stiffness, and even
