AtomicErgo Podcast

This is a fantastic episode with Beau Sitzmann Founder of Evolutionary Tools LLC. Join us in hearing his inspiring story, and how one mans idea can truly change countless lives! To connect with Mr. Sitzmann you can visit his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beau-sitzmann/https://www.linkedin.com/in/beau-sitzmann/Check out Ergonauts at: ergonauts.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ergonautsYou do...

In this episode Earl Ray has a great conversation with Mark Heidebrecht – AKA “Ergo Mark.” Managing Partner at Ergonomics International and owner of ErgoMethods. Key moments are: How he became an Ergonomist and built his ergonomics company What are the most disruptive technologies in ergonomics Mark shares some great client stories of ergonomics at work! To connect with Mr. Heidebrecht you can vis...

If you are in ergonomics or workplace safety and do not know who Dr. Congleton is you NEED this episode. In this episode Ergonauts Founder Steve Davis has a great conversation with Dr. Jerome Congleton. Inventor of  The Neutral Posture Chair  and Professor Emeritus at Texas A&M University. It is an understatement to say that Dr. Congleton is a living legend in the field. Key moments are: How m...

In this episode Ergonauts ' Earl-Ray has a great conversation with Caitlin Parsons. Founder of The Aligned Hygienist. Cailtin has a fascinating background and has been able to combine her various influences into a helpful and impactful niche. Key moments are: - How she first became interested in ergonomics and yoga practice - How she built her platform to reach as many people as she does - How den...

In this episode Ergonauts Earl-Ray has a great conversation with Thomas Rowell. Founder of Thomas Rowell Consulting Key moments are: - How he became an ergonomist - Challenges facing the ergonomics industry - How ergonomists can better market their services To connect with Mr. Rowell you can visit his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomassrowell/ Dont forget to check out Thomas Rowell Consu...

In this episode Ergonauts Earl-Ray has a great conversation with Russell Herbert. Founder of AcroMat, and the game changing custom tool AcroSketch. Key moments are: How anti-fatigue mats benefit employeeswn her journey as a Massage Therapist How to build out a safety program that incorporates anti-fatigue mats, instead of making them an after-thought Dont forget to check out AcroMat at  AcroMat.co...

In this episode Ergonauts founder Steve Davis interviews Kevin Lawton - CLTD and host of "The New Warehouse Podcast." Key moments are: - Kevin's remarkable career path and how he became so successful - What role AI is playing in the warehousing industry - How technology is impacting safety and health in the warehousing industry To connect with Mr. Lawton you can visit his LinkedIn :...

This episode is all about Lean Construction! In this episode Earl-Ray Neal interviews L.R. Weeden, CM - Lean, LCI - CPC and current Superintendent and Lean Advocate at Layton Construction Key moments are: How the "Toyota Way" can impact commercial construction What is Lean Construction? Why Lean Construction is important How Lean Construction will grow into the future As always we love t...

In this episode Earl-Ray Neal interviews Steve Davis- Founder and CVO of Ergonauts Performance Technologies Announcing Ergonauts Approved - the first standardized approval process for ergonomic and safety products! Key moments are: - What is Ergonauts Approved and why it matters - What are the Mission Control webinars - Where you can find Ergonauts on social media - The 2024 Applied Ergo Conferenc...

In this episode Earl-Ray Neal interviews Bill Dobbins, MD, MBA - Owner of Caster Concepts Key moments are: - How Caster Concepts gives back to its community of Albion, MI - Importance of Conscious Capitalism - Why being "Made in America" matters - How casters serve as injury prevention Check out Caster Concepts at: www.casterconcepts.com As always we love to support our guests charity of...

This episode focuses on Entrepreneurship in Ergonomics Earl-Ray Neal interviews Dr. Monick Anderson, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CEAS - Founder of Flow Ergonomics Key moments are: -How Monick came into ergonomics -Importance of outreach to the general public for ergonomics -Trends in ergonomics -What young therapists should do early on in their careers Visit Dr. Monick Anderson at: flow-ergonomics.com As alwa...

Earl-Ray Neal interviews Gary Downey, MS, PE, CPE, Senior Ergonomist at The Ergonomic Center (NC State University) In this episode they discuss one of the most important factors in health and safety - Ergonomic Program Development. Why employee "buy-in" is so important in Ergonomic Programs Challenges facing companies given the again workforce, and conversely, what challenges they face w...

Earl-Ray Neal interviews Nate Snyder Director of Safety and Security at Red Wing Shoe Company and Board of Directors of the Minnesota Safety Council. In this episode they discuss Nates's educational and professional background as well as: - What is the next big thing in safety- The age related crisis facing worker safety- Management systems and how they should be structured and who they should...

Earl-Ray Neal interviews Gary Orr, an expert in human factors and ergonomics. They discuss Gary’s educational and professional background, his interest in keeping people safe in their work, and his recent attendance at the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society conference. They also talk about the need to accommodate the aging population in the workforce and preserve their valuable institutional know...

In this episode Matt Gooch, C. Ped, Vice President of Product and Innovation at Superfeet Worldwide has a wide ranging discussion with Earl Ray, that touches on all sorts of key insights. Some highlights include: - The circuitous path to professional success. - Challenges facing the modern workforce. - What is a Certified Pedorthist? - Why Superfeet was created and guiding mission of the company?...

Chris Williams, CAE, Executive Director, VPPPA - The Premier Global Safety and Health Organization gives an amazing interview... Chris has such a well rounded skillset and experience he articulates the VPP and it's relationship to the VPPPA. Additionally, Chris brings clarity to the shared culture of VPPPA members. He also expresses his visionary thoughts on ergonomics, the aging workforce, an...

In this episode Dr. Cadet, MD, MPH discusses: - Her career trajectory from flight surgeon to occupational health physician. -What employers can do to address an aging workforce. -The benefits of employers encouraging early reporting of injury in their workers. -As well as her new venture - Ascend Occupational Medicine ConsultingCheck it out here: Ascendoccmed.comTo learn more about ergonauts visit...

In this episode Earl-Ray and Dr. Sergio Sgro discuss quality systems management and the value that having efficient and effective processes in place provides for an organization. They also go into a mini-tutorial of Lean principles for those of you who are less familiar with this concept. Dr. Sergio Sgro was an associate professor in Applied Engineering and Technology at Eastern Kentucky Universit...

In this episode of Atomic Ergo, host Earl Ray Neal interviews Nicole Case, CEO of Ergonauts, and talks about her background in political science and her involvement in K9sforwarriors.com, an organization that trains service dogs for veterans and people with disabilities. They discuss the unique approach of using dogs from shelters and the impact of pairing them with their owners. The episode highl...

In this episode Earl-Ray has a great discussion with Albert Moore. Albert is the Chair of Ergonomics for the American Industrial Hygiene Association, CPE, CIH, and an expert in exoskeletons in the workplace. He has an intriguing story about how and why he chose to get into the world of ergonomics, and spends some time discussing the cutting edge research he is doing in the field of workplace exosk...

Dr. Bobbie Watts is a PhD, CPE, President of the Applied Ergonomics Society, and Faculty at the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Taping into her expertise, she gives us valuable insight into: - Her journey in the field of ergonomics. - Where the field of ergonomics is going in the future. - How ergonomists can maximize their impact. - The role of ergonomists in population health and an again pop...

This video is a rare and intimate glimpse behind not only Ergonauts the start-up but also into the heart of the person that founded the organization. Starting with a sneak peek behind the scenes of the start-up life. Founder Steve Davis gives a candid interview about some of the strategies and pivots that are par for the course in the life of a bootstrapped organization. Finally, to end the discus...

In this episode Dr. Blair shares the fascinating insights behind the behavioral aspects of safety and how to make real, lasting, change at all levels within an organization. To learn more about Ergonauts please visit ergonauts.com Please visit our sponsor: Lillipad Work Stations at www.lillipad.com

In this episode, Jamie and Earl Ray talk with Ergonauts Chief Learning Officer about the importance of ergonomic training as part of nursing education and other interesting topics that span her amazing career. Peggy Ann Berry, PhD, MSN, RN, COHN-S, CLE, PLNC, FAAOHN has worked in occupational safety and health since 1990, earning a master's in nursing science in 2007 followed by a doctorate in...

In this episode, Earl-Ray and Jamie talk with Kirby Mask CSP, ARM, CPE, CEAS(III), BOE, CLE, about the compelling role that ergonomics play in insurance risk management from his perspective through a long and amazing career in this area. Kirby Mask, CSP, ARM, CPE, CEAS(III), BOE, CLE has worked across multiple industries to provide risk management consulting using his expertise in Ergonomics, Trib...