Behavioral Hand Safety: How nudge theory helps reduce hand injuries -- Occupational Health & Safety

Behavioral Hand Safety: How nudge theory helps reduce hand injuries

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 2:00pm ET - 1:00pm CT - 11:00am PT

Preventing hand injuries requires more than training programs and safety signs—it requires a deeper understanding of how workers make decisions. Nudge theory offers an innovative solution by using subtle environmental and behavioral cues to encourage workers to make safer choices without force or coercion.

Join us as we break down the core principles of nudge theory and discover how small workplace modifications can have an impact on preventing hand injuries. Learn how to spot opportunities for workplace changes that can encourage safer decision-making and lead to big safety improvements.

Learn:

The science behind nudge theory and how environment shapes our choices
Techniques for uncovering hidden hazards and risk factors
Key principles for designing environments that support safer choices

About the Speaker:

Michael Johannesson, Hand Safety Specialist, Superior Glove

For the past 18 years, Michael has been working at Superior Glove with a goal of reducing or eliminating hand and arm injuries. With more than 25 years of corporate and direct sales experience, Mr. Johannesson is respected as a valuable partner for finding protective solutions in the industrial marketplace.

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