Earn your OT CEUs by listening for free to our episodes, then logging into the OT Potential Club to take a quiz and earn a certificate. In each episode, we discuss new OT-related research and invite an expert guest to pull out actionable takeaways. Perfect for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Episodes are released every other week.
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Interviews along with a Q&A format answering questions about safety. Together we‘ll help answer not just safety compliance but the strategy and tactics to implement injury elimination/severity.
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The Occupational Philosophers - A not-so-serious business podcast to spark Creativity, Imagination and Curiosity
The Occupational Philosophers
Would you like to unlock the creative, imaginative and innovative potential in your team or organisation…BUT…don’t want to listen to another serious podcast which offers 7 steps, 5 habits, 3 mantras, and a hard sell in a pear tree? Then join ‘The Occupational Philosophers’, a ‘not-so-serious’ podcast with Simon Banks (middle-aged Australian surfer man, artist and published author) and John Rice (middle-aged British man with a love of curiosity and philosophy) as they chat with a ‘clowder’ (g ...
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Occupational Therapy Insights is a show for parents, educational professionals, and occupational therapists, that delves into the world of occupational therapy. Here occupational therapy is broken down into its simplest form for all to understand. The show is hosted by Dr. Frederick Covington, an occupational therapy professor, author, award winning inventor, and occupational therapy private practice owner.
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Improvised comedy shorts inspired by the conversations and events that probably shouldn't happen in the workplace... Unscripted scenes recorded in one take, with nothing taken out and only sound effects added. (Some explicit language.)
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Rehab Rebels: Alternative Career Paths for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, & Speech Language Pathology Professionals
Tanner Welsch DPT
Do you feel burned out, not appreciated, undervalued both financially & professionally? Realized working in the health industry is not all it was promised to be? Are numbers & the bottom line prioritized over your health, job satisfaction, & high quality patient care causing you to dread going into work? You want to make a non-traditional career change but face sunken tuition cost, judgment for wanting to leave a secure career in the health field, & unsure about which alternative career dire ...
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Royal College of Occupational Therapists is the professional membership body for occupational therapy staff in the UK. This is the home for our podcast series. www.rcot.co.uk/podcasts
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Home Health Occupational Therapy Explorer (aka Till and Water)
Monika Lukasiewicz, OTR/L, Certified in COPE Program and Skills2care
A lifestyle podcast for the home health occupational therapist and those interested in exploring it further. Tackling the ridiculousness of home health and healthcare as an OT, and swapping stories, strategies and insights. With simplicity, humor and inspiration, this podcast is here to support and inspire practical solutions for the home health OT. This creative project is hosted by Monika Lukasiewicz, whose passion for life and home health is sure to be contagious and entertaining. [It was ...
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The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. With bi-weekly episodes, the mission is to simplify health and safety management and to be a resource for those practitioners who are working alone in their company (no team support).
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Audio Up has collaborated with New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, to release a new educational podcast series titled Occupational Therapy. “Jingle” Jared Gutstadt (creator of the hit musical podcast Bear and a Banjo) is the number one jingle writer of all time for film and television (shows like The Voice, American Pickers, Pawn Stars, Real Housewives of Atlanta and countless shows about pregnant teenagers for MTV). Jared recently sold his company Jingle Punks and ...
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Spill The OT: Real Talk Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology
Spill The OT
Spill the OT Podcast is a judgement-free zone to spill all of the tea about OT, PT, and SLP. We talk to REAL therapists out in the field to learn about the ups, downs, and everything in between. No topics are off limits! Let's chat salary, medicare, student loans, the good, the bad, all things therapy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spilltheot/support
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#79: OT Hopes and Fears for AI with Alyson Stover and Karen Jacobs
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The idea of AI transforming occupational therapy stirs both hopes and fears. Will it help us revolutionize our broken systems? Will it augment the best of our care? Or will it bolster inequality and threaten our jobs? This is a story we are actively writing—and have the power to shape. In this one hour course, we’ll talk to two leading voices on th…
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Achieve your Financial Goals Faster: Income Streams with Stephen Stockhausen DPT 053
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#053 Ever felt like you've hit a professional ceiling, especially in a field as challenging as Rehab? Stephen's journey from travel physical therapy to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of a tech startup will inspire you with its raw honesty and innovative thinking. Stephen's story serves as an example of how traditional roles in healthcare can often c…
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Ep.88: Guest episode with Friska Wirya - Top 50 Change Management Thought Leader | TEDx Speaker | #1 Best-Selling Author
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In episode 88, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Friska Wirya: Top 50 Change Management Thought Leader | TEDx Speaker | #1 Best-Selling Author "The Future Fit Organisation" Friska is a change and transformation expert for nearly a decade, obsessed with all things organisational change. She’s led change programs influencing up to 23,000 people…
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Episode 139 - Shawn Galloway - ProAct Safety - Front-Line Safety Leadership
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In today's episode, repeat guest Shawn Galloway of Proact Safety returns to discuss Front-Line Safety Leadership. Shawn lays out the need for companies to invest in their supervisor's leadership and especially feedback skills.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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#78: OT and Habits with Zipporah Brown
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There is a growing public consciousness around the power (and difficulty) of habit change, especially as the impact of chronic conditions soars. And, as we’ll see in the featured scoping review on OT and habit change/health promotion, we’ve been addressing habits since 1912, it is a core part of our 2020 practice framework, and is increasingly embe…
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n today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the importance of reviewing the document (manuals, SDS, etc.) before purchasing equipment.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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Episode 137 - Hazard Identification - Chemical Alternatives
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses chemical alternatives and finding a safer chemical for employees to use. Please like, listen and subscribe to the Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the important on near-hit reporting and investigation. After investigation and correction, share the results with other sites in the company.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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From Academia to Private Practice to Business Owner with Ali Arena PhD SLP 052
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#052 Ali Arena is a source of knowledge for anyone navigating neurodiversity, relationships, and the personal challenges that come with ADHD. In this episode, we discuss the challenges and experiences of running a therapy practice. And Ali shares her journey from academia, working at a private practice to being a business owner with her own private…
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the terminology of near miss vs. near hit. What are using at your company?Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses seeking help from maintenance personnel with identifying hazards in the workplace. Maintenance personnel are a great resource since they tackle problems all day every day.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses seeking help from an employee who is not familiar with the equipment and asking them for help in identifying hazards.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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#77: OT and Making the OTD Capstone Matter with Daniel Rortvedt & Alana Woolley
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The number of OT entry-level doctoral (OTD) programs has been expanding rapidly. In 2017 there were 7 programs. As of 2023, there are 95, with an additional 76 in development. The article we'll cover in this course presents early stage research on the doctoral capstone experience and employment opportunities. It backs up what I have now personally …
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses using hazard hunts to identify hazards and solutions. Employees hunt the facility for hazards.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses using a 3x5 inch index card to capture hazards on one side and have the employee right the answer on the back.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses how to use active listening skills when asking employees to identify hazards in workplace.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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From Physical Therapist to Franchise Executive and Vice President with Ian Klaes PT 051
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#051 Have you ever considered a leap into franchise ownership? That's exactly what Ian Klaes did, transforming from a fresh PT graduate to a vice president of a thriving senior care franchise. Join us as Ian shares how he got to be a franchise owner, offering inspiration and guidance for professionals considering a similar leap. The episode begins …
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Episode 129 - Safety Coach or Safety Cop
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about the difference between a safety coach and a safety cop. Be the Safety Coach.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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#76: OT and Pediatric Constipation with Quiara Smith
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I’ve been surprised as my own kids enter elementary school to anecdotally find that constipation is a common reason to miss activities. But, this aligns perfectly with the research we look at today, and the growing concern that constipation has become a public health concern. As many as 32% of kids (0-18) experience constipation. And, a growing num…
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In today's episode, we continue the confined space series with discussing the entry supervisor duties. This is one episode of a multi-episode series on confined spaces.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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Episode 127 - Bryan Haywood - Confined Space - Atmospheric Monitoring
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks with Bryan Haywood about Atmospheric Monitoring in confined spaces. Bryan is a repeat guest and true expert in the field. Bryan discusses techniques used in atmospheric sampling as well the often forgot about correction factor used in monitoring the lower explosive limit (LEL).…
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Ep.87 - Reboot Guest episode with Dr Brock Bastian
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In this reboot episode from 2021, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Dr. Brock Bastian - Professor, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne. Brock is a social psychologist whose research focuses on pain, happiness, and morality. His book, The Other Side of Happiness, was published in January 2018. Brock completed hi…
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the Entrant duties in confined spaces. This is the 2nd in a multi-episode series on confined spaces.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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From Physical Therapy to Real Estate Success with Lindsay Walston 050
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#050 Embarking on a career change is not for the faint of heart, and that's exactly why our guest for today is Lindsay Walston, whose leap from physical therapy to real estate is nothing short of inspiring. With the heart of a caretaker and the mind of a savvy investor, Lindsay shares her journey to career happiness. In this episode, we will talk a…
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Episode 125 - Confined Spaces - Attendant Duties
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers the attendant duties with regards to confined space entry. This is the first of many episodes focusing in on confined space entry. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers uses AI to generate the top 5 reasons to work safely. A few on the list were surprises. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the OSHA and NIOSH sampling methods. Get help from a lab if you need help to determine the correct sampling method to use.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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#75: Knowledge Translation and OT with Tim Dionne
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It takes an average of 17 years for evidence to make its way into practice. The fields of knowledge translation and implementation science are seeking to change this. And, today we are looking at a scoping review of knowledge translation research in rehab. To be frank, I think the article is pretty convoluted. (Which is funny since it comes from re…
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TJ6: Designing an Impactful Career Through Strategic Networking 049
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#049 "You are the average of the five people you spend most of your time with". The goal of this episode is for you to have a guide to the relationships, networks, and communities you're cultivating and why these are important to your career and life direction, and to be able to start building these relationships with the intention that best lines …
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Ep 86: Reboot guest episode with Comedian Tamara Campbell (AKA Kiki Bittovabitsch!)
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In this reboot episode from 2021, The Occupational Philosophers chat with glorious, amazingly talented, and hilarious comedian and performer Tamara Campbell. Tamara has literally performed all over the world: 23 countries in 6 different languages for over a million people in her 18-year career. Tamara believes that "laughter should be a force for g…
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Private Practice and Empowerment of Caregivers in Speech Therapy with Tinita Kearney PhD SLP 048
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#048 Have you wondered about the delicate balance between your passion for the rehab profession and being able to support yourself economically? Tinita Kearney, a seasoned speech pathologist, shares her transformative journey from working in a school setting to establishing her own private practice. Her emphasis on the power of community support an…
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Episode 122 - Bryan Haywood - Permit and Non-Permit Required Confined Spaces
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks to Bryan Haywood about permit and non-permit required confined spaces. Bryan is an expert in the field. Bryan also discusses what steps need to happen to change a permit required to a non-permit required confined space.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletins (CIBs). NIOSH CIBs are issued to disseminate new scientific information about occupational hazards. A CIB may draw attention to a formerly unrecognized hazard, report new data on a known hazard, or present information on hazard control. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465…
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#74: Finger Prosthetics and OT with Haley Van Escobar
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The art and science of digital prosthetics is rapidly advancing. Yet, many people with amputated fingers do not wear a prosthetic. Part of the problem may be our own fault as health providers. We may be stuck in old stereotypes of poor outcomes and limited options related to digital prosthetics. In this one-hour podcast-base course, we’ll look at a…
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TJ5: Loving Yourself, Mindfulness, Meditation, Affirmations & Mindset 047
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#047 Relationships require intentional and continuous effort from all parties involved to grow and develop over time. And this includes the relationship that we have with ourselves. So I have a question for you: When was the last time you took time out of your busy schedule to spend on yourself? This episode is a deep exploration of loving yourself…
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers covers the NIOSH recommended exposure limits. The NIOSH RELs are based on a 10-hour workday as opposed to the OSHA PELs which are based on a 8-hour workday. NIOSH REL's do not carry the force of law, just recommended exposure limits.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL). These are the legally enforceable exposure limits to substances. Time Weighted average (TWA), short-term exposure limits (STEL) and the Ceiling (C) are discussed.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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From Physical Therapist to Tech Entrepreneurship with Maggie Bergeron PT 046
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#046 Listen to Maggie's journey from physical therapist to tech entrepreneur, a story that will inspire anyone considering a career pivot. As co-founder of Embodia, she unpacks the trials from the stability of a physical clinic to the dynamic world of a digital startup. Starting her own practice was a leap of faith for Maggie, driven by a combinati…
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Episode 118 - Jack Springston - Introduction to Bioaerosols
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discuss bioaerosols with Jack Springston. Jack breaks down bioaerosols and we discuss indoor air quality and in particular mold. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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In Today's episode, Dr. Ayers discuss strategies with new hire safety orientation. Practical examples are given for safety professionals that cover multiple facilities. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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Ep.84 - Reboot guest episode with Dr Peter Lovatt (AKA Dr Dance!)
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As they take a quick break to record new episodes, The Occupational Philosophers wanted to reshare one of their favourite guests and their very first with Dr. Peter Lovatt. Dr Lovatt is a Dance Psychologist, multi TED speaker and best selling author, who through his work on the psychology of movement and dance, is more widely known as 'Dr. Dance'! …
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#73: Diversity in OT with Arameh Anvarizadeh
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In previous courses, we’ve discussed that one of the primary ways we can improve our care, as OT professionals, is to increase the diversity of our workforce—with the ultimate goal of having our workforce’s diversity mirror the diversity of the populations we are seeing. This goal will ensure we have the multiple perspectives needed to respond to t…
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TJ4: How to Create More Alignment in Your Life 045
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#045 This is the fourth solo episode of the Transition Journey (TJ) series. Do you feel tied down by a career that doesn't resonate with your true self? What is the most valuable thing in your life? In this episode, we will listen to two previous guests who've broken free from traditional roles and found harmonious life alignment. We get up close a…
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers using AI to compile the top 5 excuses for working unsafely.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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The Making of a Successful Private Practice with Erin Gaul SLP 044
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#044 Learn from our latest guest Erin Gaul, a speech-language pathologist who became a successful business owner. Do you suffer from a heavy workload? Has that made you think about setting up your own private practice? This episode guarantees to give you an in-depth perspective on this career transition as a rehab professional! Discover Erin's expe…
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Ep. 83 - In the wild with Dr Barbara Doran
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In this short 'in the wild' episode, Simon (one-half of The Occupational Philosophers) connects with Dr Barbara Doran, Director of Strategic Innovation and Creative Intelligence live from the World Building Studio Day at the University of Technology (UTS) In the episode, they explore: The importance of a transdisciplinary approach to solving comple…
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses chemical skin sensitizers and the industries they can be found. @theoccupationalsafetyleade8465Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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Episode 114 - David Ward - Safety As A Core Leadership Value
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses safety as a core leadership value with David Ward. A few examples are given, and we talk about how some companies do not view safety as a value.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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Episode 113 - Tim Pottorff - The Ergo Guy
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In today's episode, Dr. Ayers is joined by Tim Pottorff. Tim is known as The Ergo Guy and has completed an estimated 35,000 ergonomic assessments. This is part 1 of a multi-episode series on ergonomics.Door Dr. Ayers/Applied Safety and Environmental Management
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#72: What is OT in 2024? with Ryan Lavalley and Carlin Reaume
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Through OT Potential, we’ve released over 70 episodes all exploring new influential OT research. As we enter 2024, it’s time to reflect on the research and ask: What trends are we seeing in OT? How is new research enriching how we think about our practice? In this 1 hour-episode, we’ll talk about new trends, with a particular focus on what commonal…
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