5 Things Employers With Low Workers’ Comp Costs Do Differently
Private employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023, highlighting that workplace safety remains a significant business challenge despite continued improvements. How can employers reduce workers’ compensation costs? Employers can reduce workers’ compensation costs by preventing injuries, reducing claim frequency and severity, addressing ergonomic risks, intervening early when symptoms appear, and measuring […]
How to Build the Business Case for a Pre-Hire Physical Abilities Testing Program
Every workplace injury affects more than employee safety. It increases workers’ compensation costs, disrupts operations, and places additional strain on Safety, HR, and Risk teams. With nearly 946,000 injury cases involving days away from work reported in 2023–2024, injury prevention remains a significant operational concern for employers with physically demanding workforces. Many of the risk […]
How a Large Food Processing Company Identified Ergonomic Risks Through a Comprehensive Ergonomic Assessment
Every year, physically demanding industries lose millions of dollars to preventable workplace injuries. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), including strains, sprains, and repetitive stress injuries, remain one of the leading causes of workers’ compensation claims, lost productivity, and employee absenteeism.. Although many organizations invest in safety procedures, employee training, and incident investigations, these efforts often address injuries […]
A Data-Driven Guide to Reducing Workers’ Compensation Costs in Manufacturing, Warehousing & Transportation
Reducing workers’ compensation costs requires more than managing claims after injuries occur. Organizations with the lowest injury-related costs systematically eliminate the conditions that cause injuries before they happen. By prioritizing injury prevention throughout the employee lifecycle, they reduce claim frequency, improve workforce readiness, and strengthen long-term operational performance. What has the biggest impact on workers’ […]
How to Build a Workplace Injury Prevention Program Using an MSD Prevention Framework
Keep reading to learn how to scale MSD prevention across your organization. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain one of the most common workplace health challenges facing employers today. In 2023/24, an estimated 543,000 workers were affected by work-related MSDs, accounting for 32% of all reported work-related health issues. MSDs can result from repetitive tasks, awkward postures, […]
6 Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal Disorders That Are Impacting Productivity Before Injuries Are Reported
What if your workforce is already showing the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders, but your injury data hasn’t caught up yet? Many organizations believe they have a clear picture of workforce injury risk because workers’ compensation claims and OSHA recordables appear under control. In reality, these metrics are lagging indicators that reveal problems only […]
