☕Everything you missed at the Summit

Good morning! A huge THANK YOU to all the incredible speakers, sponsors, and attendees who made the Ergo Summit such a success! Your energy, expertise, and engagement brought the event to life, and we couldn’t have done it without you. 💪

If you missed the event—or want to rewatch your favorite sessions—the recordings are linked below. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and tools to elevate workplace safety and ergonomics.

THIS WEEK’S TIPS

This week’s safety upgrades:

• Rewatch the Ergo Summit

• New Dust Laws in Mass

• What does Trump mean for EHS?

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

This Weeks Professional Development Tip

• How to Write an Email That Will Actually Get a Response

What You Missed at the Summit

The Ergo Summit featured expert-led sessions focused on advancing workplace ergonomics, safety, and efficiency. Below is a list of the sessions, all available as recordings for you to watch:

• Identifying Risk Made Easy – with 3D AI Motion Capture by Lisa Krefft

• Your Employee's Posture Is Keeping Me Busy by James Crow

• Rest, Recover, Repeat: The Role of Sleep Hygiene in Injury Prevention by Crystal Nelson

• Opiate Overdose Preparedness by Frank Guarisco

• Wrinkles are Bad: The “Ergo Tim’s” Top Tips & Tricks for Good Ergonomics by Tim Pottorff

• Job Rotation: Are We Doing the Right Thing? by Tim Pottorff

• Ergo Trivia Game by OSHA Games

• Future-Proof Your Floors: The Ergonomic Edge of Custom Anti-Fatigue Mats by Russell Herbert

• Ergonomics in the Real World: How Cardinus is Making a Global Impact by Matt Weber

• Squeeze the Most out of Insurance by Abby Ferri

• Are You Ready for Ergonomics? Bet You’re Not! by Alison Heller-Ono

• Ergonomics Excellence: A Blueprint for Workplace Well-Being by Dr. Carrie Bath-Scheel

These sessions provide valuable insights and practical tools for improving workplace ergonomics and preventing injuries. Click on the links to access the full recordings!

Trump’s Next Move on Workplace Safety: Is OSHA in Trouble?

Trump’s back, and OSHA’s about to feel the heat. Think safety standards will get tougher? Think again. Under the new administration, we’re likely to see fewer protections and slower enforcement. So, what’s next for your workplace? Well, get ready for looser regulations and a potential rollback on key safety rules. It’s a game-changer for EHS professionals, and not everyone’s going to like it.

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CDC Pushes PPE for Dairy Workers Amid Bird Flu Threat

When bird flu hits dairy farms, farmworkers face serious risks. The CDC is urging the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent transmission, but are workers actually using it? New data reveals a shift in PPE practices, but is it enough? Find out more about how the CDC is addressing farmworker safety during outbreaks.

Massachusetts Recognizes Cannabis Dust as Hazardous, Urges Safety Changes

Massachusetts is taking a bold step in cannabis safety by declaring ground cannabis dust a hazardous chemical. This follows the tragic 2022 death of a worker due to occupational asthma triggered by cannabis dust exposure. The Cannabis Control Commission is now urging marijuana processors to adopt safety standards, use protective equipment, and limit exposure. Read more about how the state is working to prevent future tragedies and improve safety in the cannabis industry.

Your Ergo Solution.

Overexertion is costing companies $12.49 BILLION each year and feeding into a much larger problem! That’s why we’ve partnered with 3motionAI to enhance workplace safety with their Risk Flashlight solution. Together, we’re empowering EHS professionals to tackle these costly problems at the root, building a safer, more equitable workplace.

Steps to Take:

1. Learn more about 3motionAI: Read, here

2. Show company leadership how you can protect the bottom line.

3. Earn the respect you deserve by making a real impact.

NEWS
Your Virtual Water Cooler

• ASSP Revised Its Construction and Demolition Safety Planning Standard

• Washington County Construction Company Presented with Governor’s Award for Exceptional Workplace Safety

• Survey examines retail employee views on workplace violence prevention

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