One of the most consistent trends in occupational health and safety is that new employees get injured more often than their experienced coworkers. Whether in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, construction, or healthcare, workers in their first year on the job account for a disproportionate number of workplace injuries and workers' compensation claims. [ohsonline.com], [humulo.com] As industrial rehabilitation professionals, we often focus on post-injury recovery, return-

Workers’ compensation claims remain one of the most expensive and disruptive issues facing employers in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and other production environments . Despite safety programs and PPE, injuries related to overexertion, repetitive motion, and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) continue to dominate Workers’ Comp claims nationwide. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) , private industry employers reported 2.5 million nonfatal workplace

Physical agility testing is a crucial assessment tool used across various industries, particularly in physically demanding jobs. These...