For many companies, addressing an aging and sedentary workforce means the development of a detailed musculoskeletal injury prevention plan which includes early intervention ergonomic practices. In the food and beverage industry, when you combine the aging and non-active nature...
Did you know that 47% of the workforce consists of aging Baby Boomers? Or that 79% of workers are considered sedentary and participate in inadequate daily exercise? Due to these and other relevant statistics, many companies are realizing the importance of addressing employee health and safety issues with proactive preventative measures.
For many companies, addressing an aging and sedentary workforce means the development of a detailed musculoskeletal injury prevention plan which includes early intervention ergonomic practices. In the food and beverage industry, when you combine the aging and non-active nature of many in the workforce and the physical requirements of the work, implementing preventative measures is a necessity to reduce the significant risk to employees.
Making the decision to invest in proactive preventative measures have made a big impact not only on employee health but also on their own bottom line. Research has shown that companies who have invested in the implementation of a dynamic program have demonstrated a significant return on investment including reduced worker claim costs, increased productivity, and lower turnover.
Briotix has had substantial success in helping clients in the food and beverage industry when it comes to reducing employee claims and lower claim costs. This success is detailed in the charts below.
|
Reduction |
45% |
| Reduction Total Strain & Sprain Claim Cost |
41% |
| Early Intervention Screen Resolution |
93% |
| Potential Claim Avoidance via Early Intervention Screens |
$188K |
| Net Savings Over Five Years | 60% |
|
Savings Compared to base per |
$9.91 |
| Claim costs pre-program average | $554,810.03 |
| Briotix Services Implemented | |
| Claim costs year one | $226,847.81 |
| Claim costs year two | $183,393.44 |
| Claim costs year three (annualized) | $40,593.82 |
|
Total reduction in claim costs |
$1,213,595.02 |
| Prevention services charge by Briotix | $157,170.00 |
| Net savings year one | $267,512.22 |
| Net savings year two | $323,056.59 |
| Net savings year three (annualized) | $465,856.21 |
With the manufacturing environment of the food and beverage industry, the opportunities for employee discomfort are plentiful. Implementing a musculoskeletal injury prevention plan with proactive preventative measures has shown to not only improve employee well-being but also save companies money. To learn more about Britoix’s services, contact us today. Give us a call or complete the online request form.
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