Benita Mehta

Occupational SafetySafety TechnologyWorkplace Health Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect 1.5 million workers and cost employers a staggering $18 billion annually. While traditional ergonomics programs successfully target major posture and lifting risks, repetitive hand and wrist strains have historically flown under the radar due to data collection barriers.

The landscape of workplace safety is undergoing a profound evolution. While regulatory compliance has long been the baseline for organizational safety, the modern era demands a deeper approach to protecting workers. Wyatt Bradbury, M.S., CSP, CHST, CIT, Avetta’s Principal of Health and Safety, was recently named the 2026 Safety Professional of the Year by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).

Editorial Comments: Safety & Health | ISHNWorkplace Health Last month highlighted mental health awareness, which has been a hot topic in the safety industry for a while now. While many compliance-focused training programs don’t cover mental health and wellness topics, safety professionals have been increasingly trying to emphasize resources in the workplace.