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Are you looking for best practice recommendations, how different solutions may work for you, and quick tips for success? Look no further than right here where our team shares their thoughts and perspectives on a variety of valuable injury prevention topics.
Excelling at safety means making worker well-being a priority on the job site.
Read MoreAddressing the root causes through practical ergonomic guidelines and standards.
Read MoreHow can wellness programs prevent MSDs in the workplace?
Read MoreAre you performing repetitive motion tasks for most of your day? Are your muscles and joints becoming fatigued? Are you taking Microbreaks?
View VideoA good way to kick off healthy habits is with National Wellness Month.
Read MoreWe all need more physical activity in our lives. Here are some tips to help get us there.
View VideoEnhancing Employee Engagement and Safety Through Targeted Well-being Programs
Read MoreAs long as I am standing my body postures don’t matter as much.
Read MoreWatch this short video with Brittney for tips on staying hydrated.
View VideoHeat awareness at work is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of employees.
Read MoreEveryone needs to have a sit‐stand workstation.
Read MoreEven if you are not a regular exerciser, you can still benefit from a regular stretching routine.
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Strategies to refresh your workplace, ensuring productivity, safety, and well-being as we step into the more active months.
Read MoreSit to Stand Workstations - Sitting is bad for me so I should stand all day.
Read MoreLet's ensure that the joy of the game doesn't compromise our health and well-being.
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Investing in wellness solutions for employee health is not only beneficial for the individuals involved but also for the organization.
Read MoreHave you ever considered the effect mindful living can have on the safety, injury rates, productivity and overall well-being of your employees?
Read MoreBy making your resolutions realistic, there is a greater chance that you will keep them throughout the year.
Read MoreStay safe while working outdoors this winter. Be mindful of your limits.
Read MoreStay safe this winter when shoveling is needed to be done.
Read MoreKeeping up with New Year challenges can be challenging, here are some tips to keep on track.
Read MoreUse exercise to reduce holiday stress and weight gain. Here are some tips from Atlas IPS to get going.
Read MoreAtlas IPS Ergonomist, Shane Hudson, shares his thoughts on how to make this the best Ergonomic Thanksgiving ever.
Read MoreKeep stress low for better health. Atlas IPS shares tips to survive the holiday season.
Read MoreIn this article, Atlas IPS shares thoughts on the Industrial Athlete and a holistic approach to workplace wellness and injury prevention.
Read MoreAtlas HR Manager Amber Atwood is selected to be included in the Nationwide Registries Women of Distinction 2023 Honors Award.
Read MoreIn this article, we'll explore the intricacies of ergonomic hazards, from physical ailments like muscle strains and carpal tunnel syndrome to the broader implications they have in the workplace.
Read MoreKris Corbett joins the Leading Safely™ | A HazTek Podcast for a discussion on construction worksite safety.
Read MoreWatch this short video with Brittney for tips on why we need to walk more.
Food Nutritional Labels: Know how to use this information more effectively and easily.
Read MoreIt’s National Safety Month. This week we discuss Hazard Recognition.
Read MoreWhy do some people thrive in the face of challenges while others are struggling merely to survive?
Read MoreIt’s National Safety Month. This week we discuss heat related illness.
Read MoreWhen discomfort arises, your Industrial Athletes need care just as a sports athlete would. Learn how Industrial Sports Medicine is changing how we treat injuries in the workplace.
Read MoreIt’s National Safety Month. This week we discuss Slips, Trips & Falls.
Read MoreIt’s National Safety Month. This week we discuss Emergency Preparedness.
Read MoreData shows Onsite Early Intervention Experts significantly mitigate injury rates, medical expenses and health related concerns.
Read MoreHere is a quick video discussing different service provider options.
View VideoHere is a short video discussing our view on the “active release” technique.
View VideoHere is a short video discussing early intervention service options.
View VideoHere is a short video discussing ergonomics and workplace early intervention.
View VideoHere is an excellent short video discussing early intervention and when an event becomes recordable.
View VideoCompanies that want to improve their safety culture and performance must consider their current approach to employee health and well-being.
Read MoreHere is a quick video discussing workplace early intervention, OSHA, and exercise.
View VideoThe challenge for employers, however, has not been believing in the value of the service but finding the service in a format and at locations that easily align with their operations and budget.
Read MoreHere is a quick video discussing where workplace early intervention services should be performed.
View VideoHere is a quick video discussing the different ways the service can be configured.
View VideoHere is a quick video discussing why the early report of symptoms makes sense.
View VideoHere is a quick 1 minute video discussing why you should consider an workplace early intervention program.
View VideoUseful guide to maintain not gain those unwanted pounds this holiday season.
Read MoreLearn how the mental health of your construction workforce is just as important as their physical safety.
Read MoreAtlas Director Kris Corbett shares her experience on the Stages of Change.
Read MoreWhy work conditioning is an important component to the physical success of a returning worker.
Read MoreAtlas Director, Curt DeWeese, discusses the success he as seen with Rehrig Pacific to reduce MSD injuries.
Read MoreHydration is an important part of staying healthy as the summer weather stays hot.
Read MoreReturn-to-work screening after an injury is an important component to the physical success of a returning worker.
Read MoreTrucking Company Settlement Highlights Importance of Properly Designed Pre-Employment Screening.
Read MoreAnother Settlement Highlights Importance of Properly Designed and Monitored Pre-Employment Screening.
Read MoreInjury prevention solutions come in all shapes and sizes. They depend on numerous factors, including the characteristics of the injuries, the type of work, the work environment, the number and distribution of employees, budgets, and most important—the client’s goals.
Read MoreA quick video showing how the design of a screen program can get you into legal trouble.
View VideoAtlas Director Curt DeWeese shares his thoughts on helping workers avoid accidents from slip, trips, and falls within the workplace.
Read MoreA quick discussion on how the pre- and post-offer stage affects the hiring process.
View VideoA quick video discussing the relationship between essential functions and the ADA.
View VideoAnother 2 minute video discussing the impact of essential functions on the hiring process.
View VideoAn appropriately designed post-offer pre-employment screen program must be sensitive to and support your unique business objectives.
Read MoreCommon practices is to have an EMT on your construction site ready to react to an injury. But what if you have a resource that could administer pre-injury first aid when discomfort first appears to keep your workers out of the claims pipeline and on the job.
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Here is part two on our topic of providing employers guidance on hiring practices.
View VideoHere is a quick 2 minute video providing employers guidance on hiring practices.
View VideoHere is a quick 2 minute video discussing ADA and its impact on post-offer screens.
View VideoHere is a quick 4 minute video discussing legal issues that arise when different perspectives and expectations collide with hiring new employees.
View VideoYou may have heard that conducting post-offer physical ability screens on job applicants is a great strategy to avoid injuries. As a leading provider of this service, of course we agree, but we are also objective enough to say, “It depends.” To help you look at this injury prevention option realistically, here are some things to consider.
Read MoreAtlas Injury Prevention Solutions celebrates 20 Years of Operation.
National Athletic Trainers Month is an opportunity to take a deeper look into the modern role of Athletic Trainers.
Congratulations to MasterBrand Cabinets and the onsite safety team for winning the GWSA Award.
Here are several good tips on safety awareness.
Want to drive down MSD injuries with a proven solution? Try a stretching program.
Read MoreAtlas Director Kris Corbett shares her insights into workplace mental health.
Read MoreSome key benefits that address the importance and effectiveness of a properly structured program.
Read MoreWeek 6 is here! Great work taking part in this Challenge.
Read MoreWere almost home! If your still with us keep it up!
Read MoreThings are starting to take shape. Behavior Change is not easy. Eye's on the prize!
Read MoreHere are several reasons why you should take regular breaks at work.
Read MoreFrom stretching routinely after meetings to taking walks during breaks, there are several routines and exercises to improve your posture at work.
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Starting an exercise program can be intimidating, use these tips to get you over the hump.
Read MoreAtlas IPS named to the List of Michigan’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Winners in 2021.
What is one way that you are keeping your employees healthy and productive?
Read MoreWorkers emotional health and the importance of how mental health can affect workplace performance.
Read MoreMental illnesses such as depression are also associated with higher rates of injury/disability along with unemployment.
Read MoreMental illnesses such as depression are also associated with higher rates of injury/disability along with unemployment.
Read More10 Ergonomic Teaching Tips to Help Employees Get Maximum Health Results.
Read MoreHow do you measure the success of your employee safety programs?
Read MoreLack of awareness issues are the leading cause of injury on many job sites. What tactics are you using to keep your workers focused and mindful on the job?
Read MoreAs some workers remain remote and others return to the workplace, what strategies are you using to keep an aging workforce healthy?
Read MoreKeep those workers COOL! Learn to recognition Heat Exposure and some tips to keep your workers safe on the job site.
Read MoreAre you part of the 40% of the population that experiences Sciatica at some point in their adult life.
View VideoAre you sitting most of the day for your job? Are you experiencing back pain while you sit? Are you sitting right?
View VideoHere are 9 Workplace Safety Tips for Dangerous Jobs
Read MoreThe Strain Index is a tool used when you need to calculate the risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) in hand intensive work.
Read MoreOur offer is simple. If you have 10,000 or more US-based office workers and will exclusively use Atlas for your telephonic and/or onsite assessments, you can use our software for free.
Read MoreWhat drives excellent safety programs? Leadership is what builds the culture of a successful ergonomics program.
Read MoreHere are some quick tips and 3rd party tools to help your safety team select the right ergonomic assessment tool.
Read MoreThe WISHA Lifting Calculator is a very effective and practical risk assessment tool for manual material handling tasks in the workplace.
Read MoreWhen implementing ergonomic solutions to control injury risk consider the Hierarchy of Ergonomic Controls.
Read MoreLooking for a quick, simple, easy to use table to assess ergonomic job hazards? Consider using The Liberty Mutual Tables.
Read MoreHere are some quick tips when completing discomfort surveys with your employees.
Read MoreAtlas Director Kris Corbett joins a panel of safety experts to discuss Situational Awareness on the worksite.
Read MoreAtlasWork™ was designed to break communication silos and outdated paradigms surrounding ergonomics, return-to-work, and how information is shared about labor intensive work.
Read MoreResearch says it takes 66 days to create a new habit but we say do it until you begin to crave the reward.
Read MoreTo be clear, we are not saying that lawyers are bad people. However, a lawyer can turn a good day into a bad day for an employer by challenging the legality of a business practice.
Read MoreSteve and Atlas President Jim Landsman discuss how he navigated the pandemic as a business leader, contracting the Covid virus himself, and living through the nightmare.
Read MoreRegular exercise is essential for everyone under normal circumstances but even more important during these times.
Read MoreTherapist Versus Ergonomist for Home Office Evaluations
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The lifestyle changes that have been brought about by sheltering at home can take a large toll on us, both mentally and physically.
Read MoreWe are all under a tremendous amount of stress during this COVID-19 crisis. As we acknowledge Stress Awareness Month here is some information on recognizing and dealing with stress.
Read MoreSolutions available to help you maintain productivity during this crisis.
Read MoreHere is our position on the current COVID-19 crisis and our actions to health and safety protocols.
Read MoreHere are a few tips on how you build ergonomics into your home work area.
Read our contribution to American Recycle Magazine on taking steps to protect your most important assets, your employees.
Read MoreBy the time most of us recognize the need for change, unhealthy behaviors have already become deeply ingrained habits.
Join us for a Jan. Webinar:
"26,000 Employees Teach Us the Top 5 Things an Office Ergonomics Program MUST Have"
Read our recent article in Professional Safety Journal Magazine on the relationship between demographics and discomfort in the truck driving industry.
Read MoreEither approach to address office ergonomics is fine, no matter what people say. At Atlas we have consultants in over 15,000 locations to assist if needed.
Read MoreUsing a physical therapist to address discomfort within the office environment is often the best choice for several reasons.
Read MoreLeave it to ergonomics professionals with experience to quickly and accurately assess jobs.
Read MoreOne of the keys to good ergonomic design standards is using relevant anthropometric data.
Read More“What do you get when you put 20 software programmers in a room?” This sounds like the beginning of a joke, but for those spending countless hours on a computer in pain, the punch line isn’t funny. The obvious answer to the question is “simply more software.”
Read MoreOne of our goals at Atlas is to make ergonomics simple and less complex and intimidating.
Read MoreThe key to effectively implementing a solution enterprise wide is to pilot and test the solution prior to moving forward with implementation.
Read MoreWhile a JDA sounds better than sliced bread, a typical JDA also usually comes with three weaknesses that restrict it from providing its maximum benefit.
Read MoreOur own Kris Corbett explains the importance of an individual's overall wellness, stress level, listening skills, injury risk and safety in the workplace.
Read MoreOur own Tony Silva highlights the importance of Early Intervention and ergonomics to help laundries improve efficiency.
Read MoreOf all our injury prevention solutions, post-offer pre-employment physical function screens provide the highest level of legal anxiety for current and potential clients.
Read MoreWhen it comes to workplace injury, soft tissue massage is considered first aid for record keeping purposes no matter who provides it.
Read MoreDo you know your numbers? Learn more and support High Blood Pressure Awareness Month.
One of the difficulties with stress is that people experience stress in different ways. Although stress isn’t avoidable, it is manageable.
Recently I stated one of our guiding principles is ‘Ergonomics Is Not The Only Answer.’ The risk in making such a statement is leading people to believe it is okay to leave ergonomics out of the solution set. The truth is—doing so is as risky as believing ergonomics is the only answer.
Read MoreIf you are interested in exploring your options for launching an office ergonomics program, please contact us. We support office ergonomics programs of some of the largest organizations in the world.
Read MoreWhat is your office ergonomics philosophy?
Do you believe software can provide the complete solution, or is human contact required at some level of risk? If you answered human contact is required, our philosophies align.
Read MoreWhen we launched our company in May 2002, we named it Atlas Ergonomics. We did so because our focus was solely on office ergonomics software, services, and the use of a patent-pending process for call centers.
Read MoreInjury prevention solutions come in all shapes and sizes. Our approach conflicts with the views of some in the industry because we believe there is no single right answer.
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