How to Save Millions in Claims Through Ergonomics and Injury Prevention

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We all know how to do our jobs, but no one has ever taught us how to work 'safely.' While there have been attempts to federally regulate ergonomics, these have failed in all but one state, California, which has the only active OSHA regulation to protect workers from repetitive motion injuries. With this in mind, employers are encouraged to voluntarily support an active ergonomics process within their workplace to prevent and manage injuries more effectively. Contrary to popular belief, injury prevention and safety is not common sense. In order to be common sense, the issues must be commonly taught and commonly practiced. Unfortunately, ergonomics and injury prevention are not commonly taught or practiced; as a result, your employees, whether in the office setting or in an industrial setting, are susceptible to repetitive motion injuries simply as a result of the nature of the work that they perform.

This teleconference will provide you with a basic understanding of the theory of ergonomics and what the five most common workplace risk factors is that impact all jobs. Awareness of early signs and symptoms, and how to encourage early reporting is essential in an effective ergonomics process that works to prevent the onset of injuries leading to workers' compensation claims and rising costs. The teleconference also explains the benefits of using an ergonomics process to prevent injuries and the multiple strategies available to launch your ergonomics process to effectively drive down claims and costs. From engaging upper management and employees, to holding supervisors and employees accountable, to educating and training your work force and enhancing the workplace environment through the implementation of ergonomic furniture and accessories. This teleconference will also provide a fundamental overview of why you should request an ergonomic analysis as an essential tool in managing medical-only and indemnity workers' compensation claims, what to expect from an ergonomic work site analysis, who should deliver the service and your responsibility in implementing the recommended strategies.

Faculty

Alison Heller-Ono M.S., P.T., CDA, CIE, CPE, CMC, Worksite International, Inc.

Registration

To register for this live audio conference please dial 1-866-411-6211.