Dr. Kevan Orvitz

Dr. Orvitz is a world-renowned and licensed podiatrist and foot health expert. He is also founder and CEO of MEGAComfort, a leading work boot and shoe insole company. Visit www.megacomfort.com and www.insoledoctor.com.

Look out for seemingly innocent hazards that can cause serious injuries

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

October 21, 2021

If foot support and protection is ignored, then these employees’ health and wellness is left to chance. In the workplace, slips, trips and falls are seemingly innocent hazards. However, these incidents are some of the leading contributors to injury and even death in the workplace.

Protecting your aging workforce should be a priority

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

May 13, 2021

People are working longer for many reasons, including the need or desire to continue generating income and the inability to afford early retirement.. Regardless of their motivation, these employees have decades of experience, and it shows in the wear and tear on their bodies and joints.

After a tough 2020, it’s time to focus on employees’ health and wellbeing

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

January 17, 2021

As cases of COVID-19 have soared throughout the U.S., the mental and physical cost has been damaging for employees in high-hazard industries such as manufacturing, warehousing/logistics, food processing and healthcare.

A step up: Returning to work for at-risk employees

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

July 20, 2020

For our returning US workforce, recognizing employees’ personal comfort on the job has never been more significant — especially for at-risk employees.

Accommodations for older workers to combat fatigue

Choose the right footwear & accessories to combat the fatigue factor

As the workforce ages

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

September 9, 2019

Americans are living longer and working longer, resulting in an unprecedented transfor-mation of the workplace, according to the United States Senate’s Special Committee on Aging.

Ergonomic solutions for common foot pain

Alleviate and prevent common foot pain with ergonomic solutions

Can you stand it?

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

September 11, 2018

Without proper footwear and appropriate support for the job, employees can be subject to more than just discomfort. Workers are often faced with back, ankle, knee and hip pain, bad posture and foot problems like plantar fasciitis, sprains, bunions and corns.

Regularly assess risks- discomfort, pain and working conditions- to the feet

Stay on your toes

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

June 28, 2018

Foot injuries are among the most prevalent incidents in the workplace, with overexertion listed as the No. 11 most frequently reported injury, and slips and trips as the second. The effects are staggering.

Technologies change the modern workplace: You gotta embrace it

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

June 1, 2017

Technology has become embedded into almost every activity in our day-to-day living. From the moment we wake up, to the moment we go to sleep, so many parts of our day are impacted, and made easier by technology.

Feet hurt? Select the right insoles and footwear

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

January 5, 2015

Standing or walking for long periods of time on the job affects your knees, hips and back over the long term.

Reduce pain & fatigue as your protective footwear ages

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

January 3, 2013

Criteria for replacing shoes and boots due to excessive wear and tear are very subjective. However, it is recommended to replace all types of industrial footwear every six months and, in some cases, even sooner.

This webinar will provide attendees information and demographics on the profession and what can be done to make every effort to ensure young OEHS professionals are learning about what we do to continue our “mission” – working with management at all levels to ensure that a safe and healthy work environment is provided and maintained.