WorkSTEPS

04/21/2026

Today’s the day! We are excited to join our partners at VelocityEHS for the Ergonomics Virtual Conference—designed to help ergonomics teams prioritize efforts, prove value, and turn data into action leadership supports.

Secure your spot: https://okt.to/FjlODA

04/20/2026

As warehouse injury reduction legislation expands, employers are being pushed to rethink how quotas, ergonomics, and injury prevention intersect.

New York is the first state to require board‑certified ergonomist review when workers raise concerns—highlighting the growing role of data‑driven, proactive programs in protecting worker health.

What this means for injury prevention strategies moving forward: https://okt.to/sYrC61

The link between warehouse injuries and quotas is growing, driving new requirements and demand for certified ergonomics professionals.

04/17/2026

We had a great time at the Wisconsin Safety Council Annual Conference connecting with clients, colleagues, and new faces.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and chat with our team. We always value the opportunity to learn from each other and continue the conversation around safety, leadership, and injury prevention.

Until next time—thanks for a great event.

04/15/2026

Physician‑led medical director oversight plays a hands‑on role in injury prevention, compliance, and daily decision‑making in manufacturing.

In Part 2 of this series, Dr. Ben Hoffman, breaks down how fractional medical director models support execution—not just strategy.

Read more: https://okt.to/fPadEA

How physician‑led, medical director oversight supports injury prevention, compliance, and continuity in complex manufacturing environments.

04/13/2026

We’re onsite at the Wisconsin Safety Council Annual Conference and looking forward to a great few days of conversations.

Tomorrow, our team is part of a session focused on a challenge many organizations continue to navigate: "Speaking Safety At The Top: Building Executive Understanding & Support For Program Success."

This session explores how safety and EHS leaders can better connect with executives, position safety as a strategic priority, and build long‑term leadership commitment that supports program success.

If you’re attending the conference, we’d love to see you at the session or connect at Booth #203.

04/07/2026

April is Occupational Therapy Month.

At WorkSTEPS, Occupational Therapists bring essential clinical insight to functional testing—helping validate physical demands, reduce risk, and support defensible employment decisions.

We’re grateful for the expertise our OT team brings to every evaluation.

03/31/2026

Large manufacturers face different occupational health risks than office‑based environments, and the medical decisions behind them carry real operational impact.

In our latest blog, WorkSTEPS Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ben Hoffman, shares why physician‑led medical director oversight is critical to managing risk and preventing injury escalation.

Read the blog: https://okt.to/TMPK2f

Physician‑led medical director oversight helps manufacturers reduce injury escalation, improve consistency, and manage occ health risk.

03/26/2026

Commercial driving involves more than time behind the wheel, with injury risks that extend beyond the cab.

Our partner, Fit For Work, looks at how preventive safety and wellness habits help commercial drivers stay healthy for the long haul—from cab ergonomics and safe entry/exit to small daily routines that prevent strain before pain appears.

The takeaway:
✅ Small, consistent habits outperform reactive injury response
✅ Early support builds resilience across every career stage
✅ Prevention works best when it’s embedded into daily operations

Read the full blog here: https://okt.to/QesEl0

Preventive safety and wellness habits help commercial drivers reduce injury risk, improve ergonomics, and stay healthy for the long haul.

03/11/2026

We’re live at !

The team is on site today, presenting three sessions and connecting with attendees on the expo floor to share practical strategies for reducing MSK risk and building sustainable ergonomics programs.

If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and say hello.

03/03/2026

Next week we’re heading to in Arlington, TX.

The conversation begins Monday with our pre-conference workshop, a hands-on session built around practical, performance-driven ergonomics strategies.

Then on Wednesday and Thursday, our team will present across multiple sessions and connect with attendees on the exhibitor floor.

If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so here: https://okt.to/8WeF2s

If you’ll be there, let us know — we’d love to connect.

02/26/2026

Another impactful day on schedule for Thursday, March 12 at .

Thursday’s sessions dig into the real‑world conversations shaping how we design and deliver better work. From exploring inclusive, economic, and behavioral approaches to human‑centered design, to looking at how behavioral interventions help strengthen engineering controls over time, the focus is on what truly works in practice.

Learn more: https://www.iise.org/aec/

We’re continuing the conversation at the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2026 with two in-depth sessions on Thursday, March 12.

🔹Designing for the Human: Inclusive, Economic, and Behavioral Approaches, 90-Minute Master Track Session, 8:00-9:30 AM CT
Rupert Edwards | Stephanie Carroll | Ashley Mayo | Victoria Ballard | Kaysey Aguilar, Moderated by Lauren Noens
This extended session explores how inclusive design, economic considerations, and behavioral science intersect to create solutions that work in real-world environments.

🔹Spanning the Gap: Behavioral Interventions Used to Enhance Long-Term Engineering Solutions, 10:30-10:55 AM CT
Ashley Mayo | Stephanie Carroll
A practical discussion on how behavioral interventions can reinforce and sustain engineering controls for long-term impact.

Learn more: https://okt.to/HOVvjf

02/24/2026

We are looking forward to and the important sessions ahead. From professional certification to executive buy‑in, these conversations matter.

Learn more: https://www.iise.org/aec/

Planning your schedule for the 2026 Applied Ergonomics Conference?

On Wednesday, March 11, our team will be part of three sessions focused on advancing the profession and the real‑world impact of ergonomics:

🔹 Pathways to Professional Certification in Human Factors and Ergonomics: A Panel Discussion
Time: 8:00-8:40 AM CT
James Rethaber joins leaders from BPCE and RIMKUS to discuss certification pathways and professional standards.

🔹 Translating Ergonomics into Business Value: Securing Executive Buy-In for Lasting Program Success
Time: 2:15-2:55 PM CT
Terri Leigh Rhody and Ashley Mayo share strategies for aligning ergonomics initiatives with executive priorities and measurable outcomes.

🔹 The Ever‑Evolving Ergonomist: Preparing for Today's and Tomorrow's Challenges
Time: 4:00-4:40 PM CT
James Rethaber and Mark Benden explore how the ergonomist role is evolving—and how practitioners can stay ahead.

If you’re attending , we hope you’ll join us!
Learn more: https://okt.to/Umk5Mn