ASSP CWC October Membership Meeting 2019

Topic: Occupational Exoskeletons in the Hierarchy of Controls

Speaker: Matthew Marino, Innovation and Consulting Specialist, Briotix Health

Matthew Marino is an Innovative Consulting Specialist with Briotix Health, a leading provider of ergonomics, injury prevention, health and wellness, return to work, rehabilitation, and accommodations consulting services. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Science and a Masters in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University. Matt is a Certified Professional Ergonomist, Certified Workers Compensation Healthcare Provider, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator, Certified Personal Trainer and Six Sigma Black Belt. He is certified to perform the Functional Movement Screen, Selective Functional Movement Assessment, Fundamental Capacity Screen, Motor Control Screen, and Y Balance Test. Matt has experience consulting for clients in many industries and he is considered a subject matter expert in the design, testing and application of exoskeleton and wearable sensor technology, tactical deployment of technology in clinical and workplace environments, job analysis, ergonomic evaluation, system and process design, training and program management. Matt has presented work at numerous ergonomics, workers compensation, safety and health, and wearable technology conferences around the world, and has delivered guest lectures and collaborated on work with various universities, agencies, institutes and associations. His vision is to develop and use cutting edge technology, science and methods to solve difficult problems and help people feel, move and perform better, be healthier, unlock untapped potential and thrive.