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Occupational exosuit provider HeroWear recently announced its inaugural Safety Achievement awards for companies that have implemented exceptional programs with the Apex 2 exosuit.
Established partners Rust-Oleum, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and SA2050 were recognized by HeroWear with achievement awards in three categories: Safety Impact, Operations Impact, and Outstanding Partner.
“All of our partners have committed to making their teams' lives better, and we want to recognize these innovative organizations,” said Mark Harris, HeroWear CEO and co-founder. “These organizations have set themselves apart in their pursuit of safety for people around the world - not just in testing and piloting these devices, but in their dedication to sustained deployments that can really make a difference in workers’ lives.”
HeroWear recognized the following individuals and companies for their outstanding leadership in the rapidly growing field of exoskeleton and exosuit use:
Mitchnick was awarded for outstanding leadership in improving the lives of workers in his organization. The company successfully implemented HeroWear Apex 2 exosuits across three distribution centers, equipping hundreds of employees with wearable ergonomic support.
This initiative has led to a remarkable safety milestone with one warehouse site having zero back-related injuries among permanent employees for over 750 consecutive days, representing more than 280,000 injury-free work hours.
“We have always prioritized the safety and well-being of our teams. Cory’s leadership in the deployment of these exosuits has been monumental for us in reaching even higher safety standards and dramatically reducing injuries in our warehouses,” said Barry Horner, Rust-Oleum VP of distribution and freight. “Cory has worked on this project methodically since 2022 to ensure Rust-Oleum workers are safe, and he is more than deserving of this recognition for how he has successfully implemented the exosuits.”
After suffering a back injury early in his own career, combat support group leader Lacey dedicated himself to injury prevention by designing and implementing a training certification program that would ensure access to innovative wearable safety technology across RAAF and the broader Australian Defence Force.
Lacey has been the driving force behind the design, implementation, and change management strategy for introducing exosuits across the Air Force. Through his expertise and dedication, this program will contribute to the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries among service men and women, delivering benefits well into the future.
“Working with Wing Commander Lacey was an inspiring experience, and his leadership was instrumental in ensuring this solution could be deployed to as many service members as possible,” said Jennifer Jones HeroWear director of client services.
SA2050’s mission is to bring groundbreaking technologies to Australia by bridging U.S. innovation with Australian implementation. Schaefer, was awarded for his steadfast support in bringing the Apex 2 to the RAAF and supporting the development and kickoff of their training and deployment programs.
He has consistently shared HeroWear’s goal of supporting workers and has brought these products to customers in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K.
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