Dive into Episode #120 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Rich Walsh, a Vice President with Amp Health, a business intelligence company that seeks to help the manufacturing sector with predictive approaches to minimize worker overexertion. Overexertion happens when you push your mind and/or body beyond its limits, resulting in fatigue, pain, and sometimes injury. It can be caused by physical or mental exertion and can occur in the workplace or your daily life: Physical overexertion can occur when lifting heavy objects, performing repetitive motions, or maintaining awkward postures. It can also be caused by working in extreme temperatures, such as hot environments that cause heat stress or cold environments that reduce blood flow. Mental overexertion, also known as mental exhaustion or mental fatigue, is a state of extreme tiredness that can affect your mood, focus, and decision-making skills. It can occur when your brain is overstimulated or maintains a high activity level without rest.

U.S. employers spend over $160 billion each year on workplace injuries and illnesses. This staggering cost reflects not only lost productivity but also the burden of healthcare expenses and compensation. For employees, these injuries come with even deeper consequences: chronic pain and lasting impacts on quality of life.

Listen as Amp Health CEO and podcast host Kevin Lawton discuss how Amp Health leverages advanced technology to assess and mitigate injury risks in industrial settings.

Our VP of Business Development, Rich Walsh, recently sat down for a Q&A with Fred Pennic, Editor in Chief of HIT Consultant, to discuss the role that Centers of Excellence can play in injury prevention in industrial settings. HIT Consultant is the leading source of healthcare technology news, analysis and insights for healthcare executives, physicians and providers.

OSHA guidelines can be confusing, even to the most seasoned HR pro. Recently, OSHA issued a memorandum with the subject line “Enforcement Guidance Under OSHA’s Recordkeeping Regulation When First Aid, Active Release Techniques (ART), and Exercise/Stretching Are Used to Treat Musculoskeletal Injuries and Illnesses.” Quite the subject line! 

Manufacturing plays a vital role in our economy, yet overexertion injuries regularly interrupt operations, leading to significant setbacks. According to the 2024 Travelers Injury Impact Report, tasks like lifting, pushing, and pulling are the primary causes of these costly injuries, resulting in lost workdays and decreased productivity. In this article, we'll examine the core issues contributing to overexertion injuries and provide actionable solutions, helping manufacturers proactively protect their workforce and maintain smooth operations.

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