The number one reason for lost workdays
in the U.S. in recent years was musculoskeletal
overuse/overexertion injury. Hundreds of thousands of Americans suffer from these
types of injuries annually. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, people who
work in manufacturing plants, light
industrial facilities and offices are
susceptible to these injuries.
PROACTIVE APPROACH
Most work-related musculoskeletal disorders are preventable. In the U.S. Injuries like tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and sprains and strains can be caused by workplace hazards, overexertion and improper body mechanics. These are the types of injuries addressed by the field of ergonomics.
CONSIDER THE COST
Protecting the health of your employees is key to lowering workers’ compensation-related costs and to protect the health of your employees. Consider the cost when an employee misses work due to an injury:
- Healthcare expenses
- Insurance premiums
- Training costs
- Decreased productivity
- Low morale
The good news is that most musculoskeletal disorders are preventable. Successful ergonomic programs reduce injury rates an average of 70%, while cutting costs and raising productivity and employee morale.
PROMOTING HEALTH
Healthcare costs and workers’ compensation expenses continue to increase each year. Protect your financial well-being and bottom line by being proactive.
DON’T WAIT...
IT WON’T GO AWAY
Get the benefit of proven strategies to effectively
reduce the risk of work-related injuries. Even if you
already have employee complaints of discomfort
and have seen an increased incidence of injuries...
it’s not too late.
EQUIPMENT ALONE...
IS NOT ENOUGH
Ergonomic considerations are important, but just
as important is working with employees to create
behavioral changes. Employees must be trained
and expected to use equipment correctly.