The Industrial Athlete: A Holistic Approach to Workplace Wellness and Injury Prevention:OH&S
As businesses aim to bolster their safety records and promote worker health, they should contemplate integrating the principles of the industrial athlete program into their health and safety protocols.
BY KYLE SCHMOYER, KRIS CORBETT, NOV 10, 2023, OH&S
Every industry can lay claim to its unique breed of athletes. Unsung heroes who may not grace the covers of sports magazines or command massive television audiences but whose prowess is nonetheless admirable. In the world of manufacturing, construction and logistics, these champions are known as “industrial athletes.” They push their bodies to the limits each day, delivering exceptional performances in their respective industries.
Conventionally, the safeguarding of these industrial athletes’ health and well-being has centered around the reactive response to injuries and the mitigation of immediate risks. Yet, this traditional model is gradually being replaced by an innovative, holistic perspective, one borrowing extensively from the realm of sports medicine. Click here for the full article on this topic from OH&S Magazine.
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