by Stevie Scott, MS, ATC If we constantly push the boundaries of health and safety, it’s only a matter of time before we *strike out.* This can include accidents, mental burnout, physical injury, or getting sick. To make sure we have a successful transition from the dugout to the field,
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 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 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
