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 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 Ashley Shoemaker, MHA, ATC Oww! A grimace. Eyes squeeze shut. Muscles tense. Frustration brews, patience wanes, and a sense of helplessness looms. Sound familiar? About 51 million Americans experience pain that interferes with their daily lives and thousands sustain injuries at work or home every day. And, even though the sense
by Alex Schmaltz, LAT, ATC Situational awareness is no joke. It’s a critical, on-the-job skill that helps to identify hazards, make effective decisions, and prevent accidents. Avoid the cleanup on aisle 5 and mop the ice with those injury risks! Slam Method Situational awareness involves being able to perceive, understand, and
by Rachel Reichel, MS, CEAS, NREMT, LAT, ATCand Katie Ringenary, MS, LAT, ATC As industrial athletes, we weave through a spectrum of daily encounters from a loving family member, to a helpful neighbor, a familiar coffee shop barista, a friendly gym buddy, and a compassionate work colleague. Even within this
by Savannah Peters, MS, ATC, LAT Whether you’re older or younger, big or small, novice or seasoned yogi (yoga master) there’s a space for mindfulness to have a positive impact in your life. The benefits of being mindful are available to all who have the time to practice their skills.
