Bang-up Jobs with Broadway Ergo

Broadway Ergonomics had the opportunity to participate in the Region 7 VPPPA conference this past June held in Branson, Missouri. As part of our exhibitor booth, we interviewed attendees of the conference for the podcast. In this series you will get the opportunity to hear from attendees, board members, and exhibitors! On this episode, I am joined by multiple representative from Parker Hannifin Corporation that traveled from Mid-Missouri down to Branson to attend and participate in the conference. First, I interview Denise Gordon, EHS manager at Parker Hannifin Corporation. We have had the pleasure to work with Denise for many years and on many different projects at her sites. Denise is also involved with the VPPPA as part of the Executive Council, and helped put together a fantastic conference for all attendees and vendors. Parker Hannifin had strong representation at the conference, and we also interviewed Ellen, Krystal, Marco and Robert, and individuals part of the safety teams and programs at Parker Hannifin. Also, Marco was the winner of the iPad drawing give away by Broadway Ergonomics!

Broadway Ergonomics had the opportunity to participate in the Region 7 VPPPA conference this past June held in Branson, Missouri. As part of our exhibitor booth, we interviewed attendees of the conference for the podcast. In this series you will get the opportunity to hear from attendees, board members, and exhibitors! On this episode, I am joined by Louis with Medical Enterprises, Inc. Lou and his team provide onsite occupational medical testing, providing onsite hearing, respiratory, drug testing, and much more. You can find out more about Medical Enterprises by visiting www.medicalenterprises.com, or you can contact Lou via email at louis@medicalenterpises.com .

Broadway Ergonomics had the opportunity to participate in the Region 7 VPPPA conference this past June held in Branson, Missouri. As part of our exhibitor booth, we interviewed attendees of the conference for the podcast. In this series you will get the opportunity to hear from attendees, board members, and exhibitors! On this episode, I am joined by fellow exhibitor Ben Greger with Concept Seating. Concept seating is a 24 7 use office chairs designed for long term use, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can find more information at www.conceptseating.com. And you can contact Ben at bgreger@conceptseating.com.

Broadway Ergonomics had the opportunity to participate in the Region 7 VPPPA conference this past June held in Branson, Missouri. As part of our exhibitor booth, we interviewed attendees of the conference for the podcast. In this series you will get the opportunity to hear from attendees, board members, and exhibitors! This first interview is with our favorite and most cheerful safety manager, who is also the Vice Chairperson for Region 7, Kathy French! If you are interested in joining VPPPA, you can find more information at https://www.vpppa.org or http://regionviivpp.org

Broadway Ergonomics had the opportunity to participate in the Region 7 VPPPA conference this past June held in Branson, Missouri. As part of our exhibitor booth, we interviewed attendees of the conference for the podcast. In this series you will get the opportunity to hear from attendees, board members, and exhibitors! On this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Larry Raddatz, the regional manager for Newson Gale, covering the Midwest USA/Western Canada. Larry was one of my favorite individuals I met at the conference. He was an exhibitor that was positioned right next to our booth, and I tell you what, Larry is an awesome guy. Not only does he work hard, but he is an amazing and involved grandfather and family man, and he is committed to the safety that his products can bring to your workforce. Cheers to you Larry for stepping out of your comfort zone, and being a part of this podcast! You can contact Larry at Larry.Raddatz@Hoerbiger.com and you can find more information about Newson Gale at https://newson-gale.com

Part 2 of our special guest interview with Dr. Jim Potvin, PhD. Check out Dr. Jim Potvins website at https://potvinbiomechanics.com/ and his newest ergonomic software package https://www.worksergo.com/. Email us at bangupjobs@broadwayergo.com if you have questions for the show!

Broadway Ergo welcomes back the Bang-Up Jobs podcast after a year break from podcasting. Find out what Eric and Broadway Ergo has been up to over the past year, and tune in for part 1 of our special guest interview with Dr. Jim Potvin, PhD. Check out Dr. Jim Potvins website at https://potvinbiomechanics.com/ and his newest ergonomic software package https://www.worksergo.com/. Email us at bangupjobs@broadwayergo.com if you have questions for the show!

This month, Eric sits down with Emily from Hair by Emily Claire, LLC! Emily is a talented hair stylist and owns and operates her own business. We discuss the workload, equipment and daily physical demands she is exposed to as she runs her own successful business. As always, feel free to visit us at https://www.broadwayergonomics.com.

This month, Adam sits down with Tyler Harp of Harp Barbecue! Tyler is an incredibly talented master of all things fire and smoke, and he discusses the physical and financial challenges of competing (and succeeding) in the crowded KC BBQ scene. You can learn more about Tyler and his team here: https://www.harpbarbecue.com/ And as always, feel free to visit us at https://www.broadwayergonomics.com/

In today’s episode, Eric sits down with Dr. Turner Osler, the founder and CEO of QOR360 and creator of a series of chairs designed to allow for and encourage a more natural (and ergonomically sound) seated position.

Workplace Stretching Programs This time around, Eric and Adam discuss workplace stretching programs and the components of a functional research-based stretching routine. Adam attempts to trip up his boss. Eric expresses cautious optimism about the state of the pandemic.

This time around, we discuss the various benefits to ergonomic early intervention programs. We also talk a bit about surviving COVID-19 and we recap the factors that contribute to the development of musculoskeletal disorders.

In this episode we briefly discuss the current state of working from home and where things might lead. We also cover a sit to stand case study and complete our discussion of the basic categories of ergonomic controls. The HaloGun percussive massage implement is reviewed, as well.

Our sincere apologies for the delay! In this episode we discuss tree trimming mishaps and broken hips. Also included: an overview of the 5 levels of ergo controls, a focused discussion on engineering controls, a rapid-fire quiz, and Adam tells a joke!

Knee pain case study, the Thessaly Test, vacationing in Branson, Kevin Wade, human considerations in design, changes to the workplace following COVID19

This month we discuss the 3 major ergonomic risk factors (force, posture, and repetition), recent successes, the history of ergonomics, and the VIVO sit-stand riser. No therapists were harmed by burrito bowls in the making of this episode

Brief case study: Undiagnosed rheumatoid arthritis Discussion: PT referral choices, Reporting injuries on the job, Lifting isolation Interview: Bret Derrick (founder and co-owner of Broadway Ergo)

Episode 1 recap, adjusting work duties, PPE, small business loans, home exercise and wellness, #pelotonnotasponsor, swiss balls, 20/20/20 rule

In this episode, we discuss: suggestions for the working from home professional, including proper monitor set-up, making due with a non-ergonomic chair, and preserving your mental health with manageable routines.