by Trevor Addison, MS, LAT, ATC, ASP We’ve all been there. Usual start time. Usual tasks. But today, everything feels a little harder. Everything you lift feels a bit heavier, everything you push resists a bit more, and your typically precise movements are just a little clumsy. You accept the
By Omar Fercha, MA, LAT, ATC Hey there! This is your first day, right? Ah awesome, welcome to the team! Starting a new job is exciting. A fresh start, a new beginning, the start of a new path. But you don’t have to be the new kid in class to
by Sal Chavez, MSEd, LAT, ATC High temperatures can lead to serious heat-related illnesses, though the effects of heat can begin long before someone experiences heat exhaustion or heat stroke. When temperatures increase, the body can experience many negative side effects which can influence how safely a person performs everyday
By Nate Leu, MAT, LAT, ATC Every veteran athlete remembers being the rookie. Learning the playbook is one thing. Learning the pace, the habits, and the little details that don’t show up in practice is another. The industrial workplace is no different. Here are five common mistakes new hires may
by Kelly Treviño, MS, LAT, ATC In baseball, scouts look for the rare “five-tool player” – someone who can hit for average, hit for power, run, field, and throw. It’s the kind of player who impacts every part of the game, not just one piece of it. Industrial athletes have
by Carol Mass, MS, LAT, ATC What makes someone skip on reporting a near miss? Fear of consequences, embarrassment, normalizing risks at work, or a disbelief in action from leadership could all play its part in not reporting a near miss. According to the Accident Triangle recognized by OSHA, researchers
by Molly Boylan, MS, LAT, ATC Your workday starts the second you step out of your car and into the parking lot. If we focus only on hazards inside the building, we overlook the risks that exist before the shift even begins. Slips, trips, and falls in the parking lot
by John Walker, MS, LAT, ATC Imagine you’re on top of a ski run, staring down your first Black Diamond slope. With little visibility past the first bank, all you can see are trees and the trails of other riders on the fresh powder. While most follow the natural slope
by Casee Yarborough, LAT, ATC Did you realize that “Elbows In, Thumbs Up” is actually aimed to protect the shoulder? The different joints of our upper body work so closely together that the positioning of the hand, wrist, and elbow can actually affect stress and strain on the shoulder. How
by Ally Folkert, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS With February just around the corner, we’re turning our sights to this Cardiovascular Health Awareness Month. February is a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of heart health and inspiring individuals to take proactive steps toward better living. In the spirit
by Justin Zimmerman, MS, ATC, CSCS Most high-level athletes have a routine they go through to get in the right headspace prior to training or competition. A mind divided can lead to errors with potentially serious consequences. Think of leaving yourself open for a tackle during football, or not monitoring
by Michael Marsh, MS, ATC Last week, we introduced the idea that Prevention Favors the PREPARED. Yes, it’s a fun play on words. We can prepare ourselves in advance from injury, but with Work Right, it’s also a catchy acronym. The PREPARED acronym is a practical guide, helping industrial athletes
