Briotix Health News

6 Unexpected Benefits of Workplace Injury Prevention Programs for a Company and its Employees

DJ Brown, MBA, MS, ATC, CMMSS, CEAS – April 13, 2023

For many businesses, workplace injury prevention programs are no longer a luxury but a necessity to mitigate workplace hazards. However, these programs offer more than just an OSHA-approved working environment, employee safety, reduced occupational injuries, and minimized workers’ compensation…

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How to Identify Ergonomic Risk Factors in the Workplace: The Ultimate Guide

DJ Brown, MBA, MS, ATC, CMMSS, CEAS – March 27, 2023

Are you experiencing discomfort, pain, or fatigue during your workday? Are you spending extended periods of time performing repetitive work in awkward postures, lifting heavy loads without adequate support? If so, you may be at an increased risk of developing ergonomic work-related musculoskeletal…

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Injury Prevention in the Digital Age: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Human Collaboration

DJ Brown, MBA, MS, ATC, CMMSS, CEAS – February 27, 2023

Maximizing Workplace Injury Prevention and Safety with the Synergy of Artificial Intelligence and Human Expertise

With its rapid evolution, artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered a revolution in the modern workplace, transforming work processes and creating fresh opportunities for innovation…

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2023 Top Ergonomic Trends for Office and Hybrid Workers

DJ Brown, MBA, MS, ATC, CMMSS, CEAS – November 30, 2022

With 2023 just around the corner, it’s time to get ahead of the biggest ergonomic trends for the upcoming year.

Ergonomics is not a new concept but with an increased number of hybrid and remote workers, new ergo risk factors have emerged that must be addressed early to prevent long-term…

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2023 Top Workplace Safety Trends

Team Briotix – November 10, 2022

Calling all safety professionals, claims managers, HR representatives, and anyone else who cares about the safety of your company’s most valuable assets – the employees!

As the end of 2022 rapidly approaches, it’s time to start looking ahead to the top safety trends for 2023. Safety in the…

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Don't Baby Your Back! Tips for Common Back Discomfort

Team Briotix – November 02, 2020

Most of us will experience at least one episode of back discomfort in our lifetime.

Statistically, it is the most common musculoskeletal ailment in our modern society.

Chances are high that you or someone you know may be in need of support with the treatment of back pain so here are some tips to…

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3 Stretches for At-Home Workers

Team Briotix – August 14, 2020

It should be no surprise if your posture is suffering more now than ever. With America's workforce transitioning to an at-home set-up, we've heard the outcry of neck, shoulder, and back discomfort due to poor ergonomic set ups and the increased use of mobile technology (aka your laptop).

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11 Injury Prevention Exercises You Can Do At Work

Team Briotix – August 25, 2018

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) are common and costly in the workplace. According to the Department of Labor Statistics, nearly 40% of all loss-time injuries are MSDs and cost roughly $50 billion a year for US companies. While those numbers may be staggering, there is good news when it comes to…

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Sitting vs Standing at Work - Which is Better?

Team Briotix – November 30, 2016

 

We are a chair tethered society. We wake up, sit for breakfast, sit to drive to work, sit at work, sit and drive home, sit for dinner, sit on the couch and watch TV. The average American can easily sit for 9-15 hours/day.

Over 21 million people in office are in admin support occupations according…

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Briotix interviewed for Risk & Insurance Article: Time to Prioritize Proactive Ergonomics

Team Briotix – October 19, 2016
Ergonomics safety programs reduce injuries and help organizations reach operational goals.
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