March 18, 2026 Meeting

On Wednesday, March 18, the Greater Lafayette Area Safety Council welcomed Nikki Samuelson, MOT, ORT, CHT from the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, an OrthoIndy practice,as our featured speaker.

Nikki shared valuable insights with members and guests during her presentation, “Shouldering the Load: A Hand Therapy Perspective on Workplace Injury Prevention.” She walked attendees through practical ways to reduce strain and prevent common workplace injuries, focusing on how factors like weight, distance, and body mechanics can significantly impact the stress placed on our shoulders and upper extremities.

Pictured are three of our members participating in a hands-on demonstration, getting a firsthand feel for how weight and distance from the body can dramatically change the load placed on the shoulders.

A big thank you to Nikki for helping our members better understand how small adjustments can make a big difference in workplace safety.