92 episodes
WORKPLACE INJURY PREVENTION - A FIT FOR WORK PODCAST Michael Wobschall
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4.8 • 32 Ratings
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On this podcast we will have candid discussions on the many facets of Workplace Injury Prevention such as Onsite Intervention, Safety, Ergonomics, Pre-Employment Testing and Total Population Health. Fit For Work™ is an Injury Prevention firm that partners with companies to deliver a 50% reduction in injuries so they can focus on their business. Our mission is to share as much knowledge as we can so that we can help your workplace be healthier and safer. Thank you for listening!
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Connecting Talent Placement and Injury Prevention to Create a Better Workplace
In the latest episode of the Workplace Injury Prevention Podcast, we are joined by Josh Morris, CEO of DQS, to discuss the connection between talent placement and workplace safety and how the two can work together to ensure a healthier, more productive, and more fulfilling environment for employees.
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Using Wearable Technology to Supplement Your Safety Program
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.
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Back to School with Another Ergonomics Subscription Success Story
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.
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Go Next-Level by Leveraging the Transformational Fit For Work & VelocityEHS Partnership
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.
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Understanding, Empowering, and Investing in the Aging Workforce
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.
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Fit For Duty Testing is Fit for Your Business
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.