NYC, Hudson Valley, and CT Valley Joint Chapter Meeting

Topic The Art and Science of Technology in Safety and Injury Prevention

In today’s working environment, companies and safety professionals have a variety of tools and technology to choose from when evaluating ergonomic risks and implementing ergonomic abatements to reduce musculoskeletal injuries.  But, are we receiving actionable data from these modern tools and is the information we receive useful? This presentation will review some of the most popular types of tools on the market (Software as a Service, Wearable Sensors, and Artificial Intelligence Algorithms) to determine how and when to use each tool appropriately to reduce injury risks onsite.  We will evaluate the pros and cons of each tool and highlight how we can combine tools with complex human interactions to get the best results.

Learning objectives

• What common types of technology can be used to help safety professionals reduce injuries onsite?
• What are the pros and cons of these technological injury prevention & ergonomic tools?
• Is the data from Software, Wearables, and AI actionable?  How do we use it to our benefit?
• What is the most important factor we must remember when considering the implementation of ergonomic assessment tools and tech?

Speaker Kyle Kutsup

Kyle joined Fit For Work™ in 2018 as an Onsite Injury Prevention Specialist where he focused on reducing injuries in a Manufacturing Plant and Logistics Warehouse.  Prior to his work as an Injury Prevention Specialist, he worked as an Athletic Trainer across multiple settings including high school and college athletics.  Kyle attended Penn State University where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology.  He continued his education at Sacred Heart University, earning his MBA in 2012.  With over 10 years of experience in injury prevention, Kyle has a passion for helping others stay healthy and performing their best.

Fit For Work™ is an Injury Prevention firm that partners with companies to deliver a 50% reduction in injuries so they can focus on their business. For over 20 years, our diverse team of Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Certified Professional Ergonomist, Certified Safety Professionals, and Industrial Engineers have been servicing clients in over 1,000 locations across 46 states and Canada in every conceivable industry.  Very different than any other medical provider, we focus on Early Intervention, Ergonomics, Safety Compliance, and Employee Testing with our goal being to “Prevent your Employees from Becoming Patients”.

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