Safety Experts Podcast

the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast hosted by Peter Koch will interview industry leaders every two weeks on the trends, tools, and techniques that are tried, tested, or emerging in the world of workplace safety. What you learn could save your life or the life of a friend or coworker, or at least save everyone from a few unnecessary cuts, burns and bruises. Thank you for your joining us in our mission to make work, and the world, a safer place.

Social Distancing w/ Kevin Roche
Social Distancing w/ Kevin Roche

Hand Safety w/ Joey Geng
Hand Safety w/ Joey Geng

Crisis Communication w/ Michael Bourque
Crisis Communication w/ Michael Bourque

Are You Prepared? Violence in the American Workplace w/ Rob Sylvester
Are You Prepared? Violence in the American Workplace w/ Rob Sylvester

Infection Control and Prevention w/ Debra Willard Webb
Infection Control and Prevention w/ Debra Willard Webb

Machine Guarding w/ Hartley Webb
Machine Guarding w/ Hartley Webb

A Fraction on Friction: Outdoor Slip and Fall Prevention w/ Pete Koch
A Fraction on Friction: Outdoor Slip and Fall Prevention w/ Pete Koch

Office Ergonomics w/ Maureen Anderson
Office Ergonomics w/ Maureen Anderson

Engaging Safety w/ Lorraine Serva
Engaging Safety w/ Lorraine Serva

Up your NEAT w/ Allan Brown
Episode #9 | Published January 6, 2020

Do you sit all, or most of the day? Are you more tired, and sore after getting out of your office chair than you are after a workout? MEMIC’s Director of Ergonomics, Allan Brown, introduces listeners to the concept of how non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) can increase your overall health and improve safety on the job. Brown asks, “When you get to that elevator, do you really have to push that button, or can you walk up?” In this episode, host Pete Koch and Allan Brown explore how basic activities like walking, standing, stretching and even chewing gum can improve workplace ergonomics and employee well-being.

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