A couple weeks ago I attended as well as presented at ASSE’s Safety 20125 professional development conference. I always enjoy spending time in the exhibit hall looking for new and innovative products. There were two products that caught my attention this year. The first I will highlight in this blog and the second in another blog.
This blog is based on this question that I was asked recently: Our company is looking to reduce our recordable injuries. We are thinking about having a physical therapist or someone like yourself to come in and observe our employees for safety and ergonomics. Our intention is to have the employees be instructed in proper exercises they can perform to prevent injuries. What do you think of this idea? From HR Director of manufacturing firm
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is a very popular TV network show. So popular, in fact, that it has been airing for 15 seasons. Audiences obviously enjoy the drama as the investigators sift through the evidence to solve the crime. The attention to details and minute clues are imperative to solving some cases. Do these investigations and investigator skills apply to the workplace when incidents occur? I think there is a case to be made that they do and should apply. Obviously, workplace incidents related to injuries or errors aren’t typically ‘crime scenes’; however, they often do hold
Is lean and ergonomics something you add to what you are doing? If so, don't expect it to last.
