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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
How ComputerVision AI Helps Companies with OSHA Compliance
What is ComputerVision AI? ComputerVision AI is a broad category of technology that applies to everything from facility management to targeted ergonomic assessments. For this blog post, I will refer to ComputerVision AI for targeted and detailed ergonomic assessments. In this niche application, the software builds complex 3D models of the human body moving through […]
Now that you’ve hired someone who can’t do the job…what next?
If you think you just can’t afford to do Pre-Hire Physical Abilities Testing with the current workforce shortage…what CAN you do to prevent injuries? The Great Talent Recession.” There’s a critical workforce shortage – no doubt about it. And as with most critical problems, it’s a complex one. According to a recent Bloomberg opinion article […]
Physical Ability Testing: Worth It or Not in Reducing Workplace Injuries?
When exploring the possibility of implementing a physical ability test in their hiring process, employers sometimes wonder whether these programs are worth the investment in reducing workplace injuries. The answer to that question is yes; they are definitely worthwhile, provided your company is using a well-designed, evidence-based testing program customized to the actual everyday physical […]
Are Physical Ability Tests Worth the Cost?
Does using a physical ability test really reduce workplace injury—and create return on investment Every decision you make for your business affects its bottom line, so the return-on-investment question is vital. Employees are a business’s most valuable asset—and often its largest expense. Finding just the right workers with just the right mix of skills and […]
Anatomy of Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, trips and falls (STFs) can result in dangerous (even fatal) and costly outcomes. While these types of injuries can occur in many workplaces, there are certain industries that experience a higher incidence of STF’s: Construction Food Services Healthcare Highway Maintenance Housekeeping Telecommunications In 2013, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that 25,000 STF […]
Gender Neutral Physical Abilities Tests: Good Idea or Bad?
Are gender neutral Physical Abilities Tests (PATs) a good idea or a bad one? The short answer is that they can be very good, provided that they are job-specific. These tests are an excellent means of ensuring that employees are physically capable of performing the essential functions of their jobs safely, reliably, and efficiently, helping […]
What’s the OSHA Difference?: First Aid Incidents vs. Recordable Incidents
OSHA regulations require employers to prepare and maintain records of serious occupational injuries and illnesses. If you’re a covered employer, you should be familiar with the OSHA 300 Log in which those records must be kept. However, deciding which on-the-job incidents are recordable and which are not can be confusing – and getting it wrong […]
