Overview

Organizations have been struggling with the strain/sprain issue for years. One way to approach this has been to teach employees the "correct" way to lift and the "proper" sitting and standing posture. Despite these exhaustive and expensive efforts, the number of strains and sprains remains relatively unchanged. It turns out that there isn’t a single "right" or "correct" way to sit, stand and lift and the strategies used to influence employee behaviors in the workplace need an adjustment.

In this fun, high-energy, and interactive session Michael introduces a series of simple and practical principles that have demonstrated tremendous success over the last 30 years. He shows how sitting, standing and lifting can all be done "better" and in less demanding ways with just a few minor changes. This session also offers creative and effective coaching and reinforcement strategies that over time help employees create safe working habits. The content of this session focuses on the same principles that Michael has used in the national injury prevention programs at The Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Pet Smart, Delta Airlines, and many more.

Why you should Attend

This session is for those responsible for reducing soft-tissue injuries in their organizations. This is a great fit whether they are looking for a new time-tested and innovative approach or are looking to "revitalize" their existing program.

Soft tissue injuries are one of the most common and expensive workplace injuries and have remained one of the greatest frustrations for companies. The problem is that the approaches that have been used over the years are not having the desired effect. What is needed is a new, fresh and effective way of preventing these injuries, and that is what this session provides. 

Areas Covered in the Session

• Strain/Sprain Prevention: What’s worked, what hasn’t, and Why
• The "Power" position - How the body is designed to work best 
• The principles of safe sitting
• The principles of safe standing
• The principles of safe lifting
• Strategies for Effectively Coaching Safe Employee Behaviors
• Sustaining/Growing the Injury Prevention Process

Who Will Benefit

• Safety Directors (or other safety-related positions)
• Risk Managers
• Human Resources
• Personnel
• Supervisors and any other group that has responsibility for the health and safety of employees