This is a fantastic episode with Beau Sitzmann Founder of Evolutionary Tools LLC. Join us in hearing his inspiring story, and how one mans idea can truly change countless lives!To connect with Mr. Sitzmann you can visit his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beau-sitzmann/https://www.linkedin.com/in/beau-sitzmann/Check out Ergonauts at: ergonauts.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ergonautsYou don’t want to miss this one.Brought to you by Ergonauts Performance Technologies. “Ergonomics for Everyone”Health and Safety is weaved through every aspect of industry, business and our private lives.For more great health and safety content from a wide range of experts visit: blog.ergonauts.com
In this episode Earl Ray has a great conversation with Mark Heidebrecht – AKA “Ergo Mark.” Managing Partner at Ergonomics International and owner of ErgoMethods.Key moments are:How he became an Ergonomist and built his ergonomics companyWhat are the most disruptive technologies in ergonomicsMark shares some great client stories of ergonomics at work!To connect with Mr. Heidebrecht you can visit his LinkedIn : LinkedInCheck out Ergonauts at: ergonauts.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ergonautsYou don’t want to miss this one.Brought to you by Ergonauts Performance Technologies. “Ergonomics for Everyone”Health and Safety is weaved through every aspect of industry, business and our private lives.For more great health and safety content from a wide range of experts visit: blog.ergonauts.comTo learn more about Ergonauts visit: ergonauts.com
If you are in ergonomics or workplace safety and do not know who Dr. Congleton is you NEED this episode.In this episode Ergonauts Founder Steve Davis has a great conversation with Dr. Jerome Congleton. Inventor of The Neutral Posture Chair and Professor Emeritus at Texas A&M University. It is an understatement to say that Dr. Congleton is a living legend in the field.Key moments are:How military service prepared him for his legendary careerHow the invention of the Neutral Posture Chair changed the industrySpecial guests drop in to share stores and express their gratitude to “Dr. C”To connect with Dr. Congleton you can visit his LinkedIn : LinkedInCheck out Ergonauts at: ergonauts.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ergonautsYou don’t want to miss this one.Brought to you by Ergonauts Performance Technologies. “Ergonomics for Everyone”Health and Safety is weaved through every aspect of industry, business and our private lives.For more great health and safety content from a wide range of experts visit: blog.ergonauts.comTo learn more about Ergonauts visit: ergonauts.com
In this episode Ergonauts ' Earl-Ray has a great conversation with Caitlin Parsons. Founder of The Aligned Hygienist. Cailtin has a fascinating background and has been able to combine her various influences into a helpful and impactful niche. Key moments are: - How she first became interested in ergonomics and yoga practice - How she built her platform to reach as many people as she does - How dental professionals can make little changes to impact their health and wellbeing To connect with Ms. Parsons you can visit her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinparsons/ Dont forget to check out The Aligned Hygienist at https://thealignedhygienist.com Check out Ergonauts at: ergonauts.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ergonauts You don’t want to miss this one. Brought to you by Ergonauts Performance Technologies. “Ergonomics for Everyone” Health and Safety is weaved through every aspect of industry, business and our private lives. For more great health and safety content from a wide range of experts visit: blog.ergonauts.com
In this episode Ergonauts Earl-Ray has a great conversation with Thomas Rowell. Founder of Thomas Rowell Consulting Key moments are: - How he became an ergonomist - Challenges facing the ergonomics industry - How ergonomists can better market their services To connect with Mr. Rowell you can visit his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomassrowell/ Dont forget to check out Thomas Rowell Consulting at www.tr-ergo.com/ Check out Ergonauts at: ergonauts.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ergonauts You don’t want to miss this one. Brought to you by Ergonauts Performance Technologies. “Ergonomics for Everyone” Health and Safety is weaved through every aspect of industry, business and our private lives. For more great health and safety content from a wide range of experts visit: blog.ergonauts.com
In this episode Ergonauts Earl-Ray has a great conversation with Russell Herbert. Founder of AcroMat, and the game changing custom tool AcroSketch. Key moments are: How anti-fatigue mats benefit employeeswn her journey as a Massage Therapist How to build out a safety program that incorporates anti-fatigue mats, instead of making them an after-thought Dont forget to check out AcroMat at AcroMat.com To connect with Ms Runion you can visit her LinkedIn : LinkedIn Check out Ergonauts at: ergonauts.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ergonauts You don’t want to miss this one. Brought to you by Ergonauts Performance Technologies. “Ergonomics for Everyone” Health and Safety is weaved through every aspect of industry, business and our private lives. For more great health and safety content from a wide range of experts visit: blog.ergonauts.com To learn more about Ergonauts visit: ergonauts.com
In this episode Ergonauts founder Steve Davis interviews Kevin Lawton - CLTD and host of "The New Warehouse Podcast." Key moments are: - Kevin's remarkable career path and how he became so successful - What role AI is playing in the warehousing industry - How technology is impacting safety and health in the warehousing industry To connect with Mr. Lawton you can visit his LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinclawton/ Check out Ergonauts at: ergonauts.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ergonauts You don’t want to miss this one. Brought to you by Ergonauts Performance Technologies. “Ergonomics for Everyone” Health and Safety is weaved through every aspect of industry, business and our private lives. For more great health and safety content from a wide range of experts visit: blog.ergonauts.com
This episode is all about Lean Construction! In this episode Earl-Ray Neal interviews L.R. Weeden, CM - Lean, LCI - CPC and current Superintendent and Lean Advocate at Layton Construction Key moments are: How the "Toyota Way" can impact commercial construction What is Lean Construction? Why Lean Construction is important How Lean Construction will grow into the future As always we love to support our guests charity of choice. Please visit www.acementor.org You don’t want to miss this one. Brought to you by Ergonauts Performance Technologies. “Ergonomics for Everyone” Health and Safety is weaved through every aspect of industry, business and our private lives. For more great health and safety content from a wide range of experts visit: https://blog.ergonauts.com To learn more about Ergonauts visit: ergonauts.com
In this episode Earl-Ray Neal interviews Steve Davis- Founder and CVO of Ergonauts Performance Technologies Announcing Ergonauts Approved - the first standardized approval process for ergonomic and safety products! Key moments are: - What is Ergonauts Approved and why it matters - What are the Mission Control webinars - Where you can find Ergonauts on social media - The 2024 Applied Ergo Conference - Whats Next for Ergonauts? - Launching a partnership to create a NATIONAL network for home office ergonomic evaluations Check out Ergonauts at: www.ergonauts.com or on LinkedIn You don’t want to miss this one. Brought to you by Ergonauts Performance Technologies. “Ergonomics for Everyone” Health and Safety is weaved through every aspect of industry, business and our private lives. For more great health and safety content from a wide range of experts visit: https://blog.ergonauts.com To learn more about Ergonauts visit: ergonauts.com
In this episode Earl-Ray Neal interviews Bill Dobbins, MD, MBA - Owner of Caster Concepts Key moments are: - How Caster Concepts gives back to its community of Albion, MI - Importance of Conscious Capitalism - Why being "Made in America" matters - How casters serve as injury prevention Check out Caster Concepts at: www.casterconcepts.com As always we love to support our guests charity of choice. Please visit https://albionfoundation.org/donate/ You don’t want to miss this one. Brought to you by Ergonauts Performance Technologies. “Ergonomics for Everyone” Health and Safety is weaved through every aspect of industry, business and our private lives. For more great health and safety content from a wide range of experts visit: https://blog.ergonauts.com To learn more about Ergonauts visit: ergonauts.com
This episode focuses on Entrepreneurship in Ergonomics Earl-Ray Neal interviews Dr. Monick Anderson, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CEAS - Founder of Flow Ergonomics Key moments are: -How Monick came into ergonomics -Importance of outreach to the general public for ergonomics -Trends in ergonomics -What young therapists should do early on in their careers Visit Dr. Monick Anderson at: flow-ergonomics.com As always we love to support our guests charity of choice. Please visit https://www.whalers-creation.us and https://bgcsnv.org You don’t want to miss this one. Brought to you by Ergonauts Performance Technologies. “Ergonomics for Everyone” Health and Safety is weaved through every aspect of industry, business and our private lives. For more great health and safety content from a wide range of experts visit: https://blog.ergonauts.com To learn more about Ergonauts visit: ergonauts.com
Earl-Ray Neal interviews Gary Downey, MS, PE, CPE, Senior Ergonomist at The Ergonomic Center (NC State University) In this episode they discuss one of the most important factors in health and safety - Ergonomic Program Development. Why employee "buy-in" is so important in Ergonomic Programs Challenges facing companies given the again workforce, and conversely, what challenges they face with the younger generations taking over. What is the next "big thing" in ergonomics. Also, check out the Applied Ergonomics Convention: https://www.iise.org/aec/ To watch the interview with Gary Orr referenced in the video click here: https://youtu.be/Xdc0sJTzDRI As always we love to support our guests charity of choice. Please visit PBS.org You don't want to miss this one. Brought to you by Ergonauts Performance Technologies. "Ergonomics for Everyone" Health and Safety is weaved through every aspect of industry, business and our private lives. For more great health and safety content from a wide range of experts visit: https://blog.ergonauts.com To learn more about Ergonauts visit: ergonauts.com
Earl-Ray Neal interviews Nate Snyder Director of Safety and Security at Red Wing Shoe Company and Board of Directors of the Minnesota Safety Council. In this episode they discuss Nates's educational and professional background as well as: - What is the next big thing in safety- The age related crisis facing worker safety- Management systems and how they should be structured and who they should work for- Operational ownershipAs always we love to support our guests charity of choice. Please visit www.savetheboundarywaters.org You don't want to miss this one. Brought to you by Ergonauts Performance Technologies. "Ergonomics for Everyone" Also, check out Red Wing Shoes for the best workwear out there: www.redwingshoes.com Health and Safety is weaved through every aspect of industry, business and our private lives. For more great health and safety content from a wide range of experts visit: https://blog.ergonauts.com To learn more about Ergonauts visit: ergonauts.com
Earl-Ray Neal interviews Gary Orr, an expert in human factors and ergonomics. They discuss Gary’s educational and professional background, his interest in keeping people safe in their work, and his recent attendance at the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society conference. They also talk about the need to accommodate the aging population in the workforce and preserve their valuable institutional knowledge. Additionally, they discuss the development of exoskeletons and the future of ergonomics. You don’t want to miss this one.
In this episode Matt Gooch, C. Ped, Vice President of Product and Innovation at Superfeet Worldwide has a wide ranging discussion with Earl Ray, that touches on all sorts of key insights.Some highlights include: - The circuitous path to professional success. - Challenges facing the modern workforce. - What is a Certified Pedorthist? - Why Superfeet was created and guiding mission of the company? - How foot health influences the workforce at all levels. We are also looking forward to Matt's presentation/training on our next Mission Control – The Anatomy of an Injury series, which is scheduled for September 21, 2023 at 6pm mountain time. - Visit the Ergonauts LinkedIn page for details to join the live event! ergonauts.com
Chris Williams, CAE, Executive Director, VPPPA - The Premier Global Safety and Health Organization gives an amazing interview... Chris has such a well rounded skillset and experience he articulates the VPP and it's relationship to the VPPPA. Additionally, Chris brings clarity to the shared culture of VPPPA members. He also expresses his visionary thoughts on ergonomics, the aging workforce, and how technology in safety and health can be a positive thing, even helping to ease the pain of not having enough employees to staff HR requirements. You don't want to miss this one.
In this episode Dr. Cadet, MD, MPH discusses: - Her career trajectory from flight surgeon to occupational health physician. -What employers can do to address an aging workforce. -The benefits of employers encouraging early reporting of injury in their workers. -As well as her new venture - Ascend Occupational Medicine ConsultingCheck it out here: Ascendoccmed.comTo learn more about ergonauts visit: ergonauts.com
In this episode Earl-Ray and Dr. Sergio Sgro discuss quality systems management and the value that having efficient and effective processes in place provides for an organization. They also go into a mini-tutorial of Lean principles for those of you who are less familiar with this concept. Dr. Sergio Sgro was an associate professor in Applied Engineering and Technology at Eastern Kentucky University for over 12 years where he currently teaches courses in quality systems, Six Sigma, Lean Enterprises, ISO 9001, and advanced material processing. He began his early career as a steel worker and certified welder before returning to school to complete his Masters and PhD at Iowa State University in small business development and industrial technology training. He has been an industrial consultant in the area of Six Sigma, industrial training, 3-D solid modeling design, and more recently in business development. Thank you to our sponsor: Pasta & Vino at pastaandvino.com To learn how you can become an Ergonaut visit Ergonauts.com
In this episode of Atomic Ergo, host Earl Ray Neal interviews Nicole Case, CEO of Ergonauts, and talks about her background in political science and her involvement in K9sforwarriors.com, an organization that trains service dogs for veterans and people with disabilities. They discuss the unique approach of using dogs from shelters and the impact of pairing them with their owners. The episode highlights the importance of charitable giving and supporting organizations that make a positive impact in the community. To learn more about ergonauts visit: ergonauts.com
In this episode Earl-Ray has a great discussion with Albert Moore. Albert is the Chair of Ergonomics for the American Industrial Hygiene Association, CPE, CIH, and an expert in exoskeletons in the workplace. He has an intriguing story about how and why he chose to get into the world of ergonomics, and spends some time discussing the cutting edge research he is doing in the field of workplace exoskeletons. To learn more about Ergonauts and how to become an Ergonaut yourself visit: ergonauts.com