Behavioral Hand Safety: How nudge theory helps reduce hand injuries

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Webinar Details

Thursday February 12th, 2026
12:00pm-1:00pm CST

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 about:

  • 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.

By attending this webinar, you may be eligible to earn recertification points. Contact the Board of Certified Safety Professionals for more information.


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, he’s respected as a valuable partner for finding protective solutions in the industrial marketplace.


The views of webinar speakers and organizations are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Safety Council or Safety+Health magazine. Any mention of a commercial enterprise, product or publication does not mean the council or magazine endorses those items.


Moderator

Kevin Druley, Associate Editor, Safety+Health magazine

Kevin is associate editor of Safety+Health and serves as co-host of the magazine’s “On the Safe Side” podcast.

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