Did you know that, on average, companies that use Post-Offer Employment Testing as part of their new-hire screening process experience 47% fewer workers’ comp injuries than companies that do not? Or that those same companies also experience improved retention rates?
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) are common and costly in the distribution work environment. According to the Department of Labor Statistics, nearly 40% of all lost-time injuries are due to simple strains, sprains, and tears. If reducing the risk of these common injuries is a priority for your…
Utility Services is a high-risk industry and as such, utility workers face a greater potential for suffering injuries and utility companies face higher workers' compensation costs. If addressing workers' compensation costs is a priority for your company, there are several cost-effective…
A worker's comp claim can be very costly to your business as you’ll have to pay an employee’s medical costs in addition to their lost wages. However, most of your expenses are likely to come from indirect costs, which can include everything from an immediate work stoppage that occurs as a result…
Did you know that the average workers' compensation cost of a lower back injury is more than $9,000? Or that research indicates employers pay almost $1 billion per week in direct workers' compensation costs?
If you're looking to reduce your workers' compensation spend in 2020, this free webinar…
Ergonomic injuries are both expensive and common in today's workplace. While companies recognize the need for an office ergonomic solution, costs can be prohibitive. By leveraging next-generation technologies, progressive organizations are now saving time and money with a virtual ergonomic…
Management at a Post Consumer Brand facility thought they were doing what needed to be done to prevent work-related injuries when they implemented a work screen process, but when a trend emerged showing employees getting injured shortly after being hired, they realized there may be something…
Planning to attend the VPPPA National Symposium in New Orleans next week? If so, then don't miss Tony Kaczkowski's, Chief Strategy Officer, presentation,
Are you attending the ErgoExpo Conference next week? If so, then don't miss the three presentations being offered by Briotix Health team members highlighting recent virtual ergonomic case study results and wearable sensor/exoskeleton technology.
The world’s largest tree nut processing company was suffering from rising medical costs due to overall increases in the number of medical referrals and lost time-injuries. On average, the company processes more than 260 million pounds of almonds annually and having workers who aren’t performing…