On the twelfth and final day of industrial ergonomics, my DORN safety team gave to me…a new ergonomics podcast and a $100 Visa gift card!
Welcome back to DORN’s 12 Days of Industrial Ergonomics! We’ve been spreading awareness of the most important topics in workplace safety and ergonomics while giving away daily prizes for our loyal readers, and sadly, today marks day twelve—your final chance to win! Remember to share this blog post on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, and tag the DORN account to enter to win. Share on multiple platforms and tag your friends in the safety world for more chances to take home the final prize.
To wrap up the series, celebrate the season, and look ahead to a new year of workplace safety achievements, we’re thrilled to share an all-new episode of the DORN Injury Prevention Academy Podcast. Hosted by DORN’s Cheryl Roy—who you’ll recognize from the Safety Minute videos featured throughout the 12 Days of Industrial Ergonomics—this episode features special guest Alex Smith, DORN’s Director of Program Development and Ergonomic Training. Bringing expertise from a degree in kinesiology and extensive experience in physical therapy, ergonomics, and injury prevention, Alex joins the show today to talk about the trends that will define workplace ergonomics and safety programming in 2025 and the years beyond.
The first trend our safety providers have observed in 2024 that is likely to continue well into 2025 and beyond is an increased demand for ergonomic assessments and programming among employers across industries. DORN alone has experienced a 75% increase in requests for ergonomic risk evaluations over the past two years as employers increasingly shift from a reactive to a proactive approach when it comes to managing the costs associated with ergonomic injuries and MSDs.
Next, our hosts discuss the most common mistakes that employers and their safety teams make when conducting their ergonomic reviews, which include a lack of actionable processes resulting from assessments.c
From there, Cheryl and Alex talk about the evolution of safety technology, which DORN has spearheaded through motion capture tech and AI applications that help identify potentially dangerous behaviors and techniques. Alex provides helpful recommendations for any employer hoping to make the most of these fast-growing technologies and explores ways for employers to find the right combination of safety providers and solutions to meet their specific injury prevention goals.
Thank you again for joining us these past weeks for the 12 Days of Industrial Ergonomics! From everyone at DORN, we wish you all a joyful holiday season and a happy new year.
Remember to share this post on social media for your chance to win the ultimate prize: a $100 Visa gift card! The Day 11 winner of the 12 Days of Ergonomics is Travis Martin!
