--- title: Reducing Workers' Comp Costs by Addressing Preventable Injuries description: Lower worker's compensation costs and save your company money with these tips and resources to address preventable musculoskeletal injuries. image: https://news.briotix.com/hubfs/Briotix%20Health%20provider%20evaluating%20employee.webp --- [![Briotix Health Company Logo A Registered Trademark](https://news.briotix.com/hubfs/BH%20logo.png) ](https://www.briotix.com/) - Solutions - [Industrial Sports Medicine™ ](https://www.briotix.com/industrial-sports-medicine) - [Ergonomics ](https://www.briotix.com/ergonomics) - [Return to Work ](https://www.briotix.com/return-to-work) - [Functional Employment Testing ](https://www.briotix.com/employment-testing) - [Clinical Solutions ](https://www.briotix.com/clinical-solutions) - [Technology Solutions ](https://www.briotix.com/technology-solutions) - Benefits - [Why Choose Briotix Health? ](https://www.briotix.com/benefits) - [Success Stories ](https://www.briotix.com/case-studies) - Company & Careers - [Our Story ](https://www.briotix.com/about-us) - [The Briotian Way ](https://www.briotix.com/values) - [Upcoming Events ](https://www.briotix.com/events) - [Press & Media ](https://www.briotix.com/press) - [Careers ](https://www.briotixcareers.com/) - Resources - [Industry News ](https://news.briotix.com) - [Podcasts ](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/briotix-health) - [Papers and Research ](https://www.briotix.com/papers-research) - [Webinars ](https://www.briotix.com/webinars) # Reducing Workers' Comp Costs by Addressing Preventable Injuries Lower worker's compensation costs and save your company money with these tips and resources to address preventable musculoskeletal injuries. [ Team Briotix ](https://news.briotix.com/author/team-briotix) Jan 27, 2020 --- 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 of the accident to the resources it takes to process the claim itself. You may also have to make a substantial investment in training a new employee while facing higher workers' comp insurance rates.  Given the costs associated with a workers' compensation claim, finding ways to reduce the number of claims is a top priority for many companies.  ## Reducing Costs by Address Preventable Injuries What many managers do not realize is that more than one-third of all workers' compensation claims stem from preventable, musculoskeletal injuries. Addressing these injuries through a robust injury prevention program has proven to significantly reduce the number of claims filed and the associated costs with those claims. An international beverage distributor was suffering from ballooning workers’ compensation costs that were severely impacting the company’s bottom line. After analysis, much like national research has shown, it was learned that the largest contributor to workers’ compensation claims was preventable muscle sprains, strains, and tears. Those preventable musculoskeletal injuries made up more than 46% of the claims costing $5.6 million in one year alone. After implementing a comprehensive injury prevention plan, which included job-specific movement coaching, ergonomic changes, and risk-reduction education, the company saved more than $3.35 million in reduced musculoskeletal workers’ compensation costs over four years. ### Tips for Lowering Workers' Compensation Costs Reducing workers' compensation costs by addressing musculoskeletal injuries can start as quickly as tomorrow. Briotix Health has created a simple infographic with tips that can be implemented now to begin reducing the risk of injury for your workers and lowering the workers' compensation costs for your company. ![Five Tips for Addressing Musculoskeletal Health to Lower Workers Compensation Costs Infographics](https://news.briotix.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Five%20Tips%20for%20Addressing%20Musculoskeletal%20Health%20to%20Lower%20Workers%20Compensation%20Costs%20Infographics%20(3).png?width=437&name=Five%20Tips%20for%20Addressing%20Musculoskeletal%20Health%20to%20Lower%20Workers%20Compensation%20Costs%20Infographics%20(3).png) ### Free Webinar Download on Reducing Workplace Injuries Additionally, Kim Hansen, Athletic Trainer, recently delivered an educational webinar on "The Hidden Costs of Musculoskeletal Injuries and Five Tips for Lowering Workers' Compensation Costs in 2020." You can download that free webinar by clicking below. [![DOWNLOAD NOW](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2274248/8b629f05-bb47-4e88-a6b9-d88c5210d322.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2274248/8b629f05-bb47-4e88-a6b9-d88c5210d322) If you'd like to learn how Briotix Health can help your company lower workers' compensation costs with a customized injury prevention program, contact us today.  ##   ## Similar posts Workers Compensation ### [Worker’s Compensation and the Affordable Care Act](https://news.briotix.com/workers-compensation-and-the-affordable-care-act) The status of health insurance coverage in the United States has a direct impact on any business owner or company that deals with workers’... Team Briotix May 12, 2017 ### [Employment Screening Reduces Worker's Compensation Costs by 92%](https://news.briotix.com/comprehensive-employment-screening-reduces-workers-compensation-costs-by-90) Using BTE Employment Testing Services, Post Consumer Brands reduced workers' compensation costs by 90%. 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