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, join Briotix…
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…
An industry-leading guide dog school was experiencing an increasing number of work-related musculoskeletal injuries shortening the length of their trainers’ careers. This was particularly troubling because the company was struggling to retain trainers longer than five years and losing significant…
Having good balance is important for many daily activities such as walking and going up and down stairs. Good balance is also important for reducing the risk of injuries in the workplace.
According to the National Safety Council in 2016, 697 workers died in falls to a lower level, and another…
In the June edition of NATA News, Briotix Health's injury prevention services delivered to utility workers who are responding to natural disasters was examined and celebrated for the use of athletic trainers and athletic training in a new way.
An upscale, international hotel was exceeding the national average of workers’ compensation claims per 100 employees substantially and trending in the wrong direction. In just two years, the net incurred total claims was more than $3,024,000. Direct costs were only part of the story. Indirect…