The Complete Guide to Ergonomics
What is Ergonomics? The International Ergonomics Association defines ergonomics as: “…the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other system elements, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.” (1) “Ergonomics is a science-based discipline. It brings together knowledge from anatomy […]
Functional Capacity Evaluation vs. Impairment Rating vs. Independent Medical Exam
What? When? Where? Why? When it comes to closing a workers’ compensation case, the worker may undergo any number of evaluations to help settle the case — FCE, IME, AMA IR. Does it begin to sound like alphabet soup? Which test should a case manager or adjuster order? What should you expect from the test […]
Creating a Culture of Safety: The Role of MSD Prevention
Introduction to a culture of safety When it comes to defining corporate culture, in general, the terms get vague, definitions vary, and confusion abounds. When discussions turn to a culture of safety, the confusion is no less. This article aims to: Explain how to keep your employees safe through an optimal safety culture. Objectively clarify […]
Pre Employment Physical Abilities Testing: Four Key Questions Before Launch
If your company is considering pre-hire/post-offer Physical Abilities Testing as part of your job application process, you should be asking yourself four key questions: Is it legally defensible? Will my organization realize a return on investment? How will it affect our hiring? What are the steps for getting testing started? Legal Compliance. There are a […]
Pre Employment Physical Abilities Testing: Four Key Questions Before Launch
If your company is considering pre-hire/post-offer Physical Abilities Testing as part of your job application process, you should be asking yourself four key questions: Is it legally defensible? Will my organization realize a return on investment? How will it affect our hiring? What are the steps for getting testing started? Legal Compliance. There are a […]
The Missing Link in Return to Work Best Practices
I recently received an article via email covering the “4 Best Practices in Workers’ Compensation Claims Management.” It covered: 1. Early Intervention – the importance of filing claims in a timely manner. 2. Proactive Communication Among All Stakeholders – including the injured worker, employer, insurance carrier, workers’ compensation claims adjuster, nurse case managers, medical providers, […]
Ways to Promote Wellness in the Workplace: Senior Leadership
Effective workplace wellness programs offer the potential to change lives, offering everyone in an organization the opportunity to take steps to improve their own health and well-being. These programs help participants improve overall health and fitness, aid in eliminating or controlling risk factors for chronic health issues, and assist in managing existing health issues to […]
Ways to Promote Wellness in the Workplace
Effective workplace wellness programs offer the potential to change lives, offering everyone in an organization the opportunity to take steps to improve their own health and well-being. These programs help participants improve overall health and fitness, aid in eliminating or controlling risk factors for chronic health issues, and assist in managing existing health issues to […]
Is Pre-Hire Physical Abilities Testing Legal? It Depends.
Whenever we talk with companies about doing pre-hire/post-offer Physical Abilities Testing, one of the first questions we get is, “Is that legal?” or “I’ve heard that’s illegal.” Our response is, “It’s legal…IF, and only IF you develop and implement it correctly.” When it comes to defensible pre-hire testing, the “Devil’s in the Details” – quite […]
Food Processing & Production Injuries: Can they be prevented?
This is the introduction for a five-part series on injuries and prevention strategies in the food processing and production industry. The Food Production/Processing Industry: Which industries are included? When it comes to food production and processing there are a wide variety of manufacturers that produce, process and distribute food. There are more than 200,000 registered food manufacturing, processing, and […]
