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Linda Miller shares how her mission to stop workplace pain turned into a movement—proving that ergonomics is key to safety, performance, and long-term well-being.

Sometimes the biggest shifts in safety culture begin with one question: Why do we wait until people are hurt to take action? That’s what drove Linda Miller—from a career in rehabilitation to becoming one of the leading voices in workplace ergonomics and injury prevention.

As the founder of EWI Works, Linda saw the same story play out too many times: workers whose careers were cut short by chronic pain and injuries that could have been avoided. Her background in rehab made her a champion of recovery, but it was ergonomics that helped her discover the real key—prevention through thoughtful design.

Her journey began with a single case at a lumber mill dealing with an epidemic of wrist injuries. That moment sparked something bigger. Instead of helping people recover after damage was done, Linda focused on changing the way jobs were designed in the first place. She believes work should be tailored to support people—not forced to fit them into roles that wear them down over time.

Across operating rooms, warehouses, and construction sites, Linda’s approach has consistently proven that ergonomics is about more than comfort. It improves safety outcomes, boosts focus, and enhances overall well-being. 

Today, she’s challenging organizations to move beyond compliance checklists and reframe ergonomics as a critical part of any safety strategy. Because if we keep normalizing pain and fatigue in the name of productivity, we’re missing the point. True safety starts with designing work that supports people—before they get hurt.

Linda’s message is as compassionate as it is practical: if your workplace isn’t designed to keep people well, it’s not truly safe.

“It’s not just about reducing injury rates. It’s about helping people enjoy more birthdays, more family time, more of the life they love.”

–Linda Miller