Fit For Work

06/03/2026

As we kick off National Safety Month, Week 1 focuses on moving safety forward. For safety leaders, that starts with a shift in thinking.

Safety is not only about preventing incidents. It's about understanding how work succeeds and how teams adapt in real-world conditions. This is the idea behind safety as capacity.

In this blog, Fit For Work Director of Safety, Forrest Richardson, breaks down:
▪️Safety I vs. Safety II
▪️Why people are a key driver of safe outcomes
▪️Practical steps to strengthen operational performance

Read in full: https://okt.to/hbZlkn

05/27/2026

About 35% of workplace injuries happen within the first year—and many in the first 90 days.

In our latest blog, Becky Espinoza, Fit For Work Area Manager, explores why new hire injury prevention starts before Day One.

When hiring, testing, and onboarding aren’t aligned with real job demands, early injury risk rises.

A better approach:
▪️Align post-offer testing with job demands
▪️Use data beyond pass/fail
▪️Connect HR, safety, and operations

➡️ Read more: https://okt.to/uLyA5W

05/25/2026

Today, we take time to honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

Heat injury prevention isn’t only a summer concern, and it isn’t limited to outdoor work.

Indoor facilities and field teams are both at risk when heat, workload, and PPE increase exposure. In this article, WorkSTEPS CMO Ben Hoffman, breaks down what employers need to know now.

✅ The four stages of heat‑related illness
✅ Key risk factors
✅ Practical prevention strategies using engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE
✅ What OSHA’s proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention standard could mean for employers

If you’re responsible for workplace safety or employee health, this is a timely read as temperatures rise and enforcement focus increases.

Read: Heat Injury at Work: Risks, Prevention, and Upcoming OSHA Regulations → https://wellworkforce.com/heat-injury-at-work-risks-prevention-and-upcoming-osha-regulations/

Heat injury prevention requires year‑round planning. Learn key risks and what OSHA’s proposed heat standard could mean for employers.

05/10/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, care, and dedication of the incredible women in our lives. Thank you for everything you do — from all of us at Fit For Work. ❤️

05/07/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, highlighting an important reality that work stress often shows up in the mind—and the body.

In our latest blog, Katie Kolb, Injury Prevention Specialist at Fit For Work, breaks down psychosocial ergonomics: how job demands, stress, and workplace culture influence injury risk, reporting behavior, and recovery.

When employees feel psychologically safe to speak up early, organizations can address issues before they become recordables, supporting a healthier, more resilient workforce.

Read the full blog: https://okt.to/74NJBD

Mental health impacts injury risk. Explore psychosocial ergonomics, psychological safety, and steps to strengthen workplace prevention.

05/05/2026

We’re onsite for the Minnesota Safety & Health Conference — and we’d love to see you. Find us at Fit For Work Booth #300.

Also, don’t miss our session on Wednesday, May 6 (11:15 AM–12:45 PM CT):
“Speaking Safety at the Top: Building Executive Understanding & Support for Program Success.”

Presented by Terri Leigh Rhody and Carrie Parman, this session explores how stronger executive understanding and support can help safety initiatives achieve lasting impact.

Learn more: https://okt.to/ojq3AR

05/04/2026

During National Safety Stand‑Down Week, organizations across the country are encouraged to pause work and talk directly with employees about safety, whether the focus is fall prevention or other workplace hazards.

A meaningful stand‑down isn’t only about checking a box; it’s about creating space to reflect on how work is designed, where risks show up, and what can be done to prevent injuries before they happen.

OSHA shares guidance and resources to help teams make these conversations count:
➡️ https://okt.to/XugQpi

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05/01/2026

We’re looking forward to the Minnesota Safety & Health Conference, coming up May 5–6 at Mystic Lake Center.

If you’re attending, stop by Fit For Work Booth #300. We’d love to connect and talk what’s working (and what’s not) when it comes to injury prevention and building effective safety programs.

Learn more: https://okt.to/4CtJuY

04/29/2026

The ergonomics conversation is evolving.

From systems-level thinking to the value of continued learning, the 2026 Applied Ergonomics Conference highlighted how today’s ergonomics programs are becoming more connected, adaptable, and prevention-focused.

We captured five key takeaways shaping where the field is headed and what employers, safety leaders, and HR teams should keep in mind moving forward.

▶️Read the full recap: https://okt.to/alJM48

Key trends from the 2026 Applied Ergonomics Conference shaping modern ergonomics programs and prevention-focused approaches.