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 […]
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 […]
ISO 45001: Does It Relate to Injury Prevention?
While there were a number of national and regional standard governing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), there was no global or international standard – making it difficult to discuss and share best practices. The new (published in 2018 and fully effective as of March 2021) ISO 45001 promotes proactive risk prevention, regulatory compliance, safety culture, […]
Why traditional approaches to injury prevention in food production don’t work.
Why traditional approaches to injury prevention in food production don’t always work? Before reading on you might like to read the introduction here. If you’re looking to prevent food production workplace injuries, an ergonomically designed workplace and structured ergonomics training for employees is a great place to start. However, if your injury prevention program begins and ends […]
Work-Related Injuries in Food Production: What are the total costs?
This is the second part of a five-part series on why injuries occur in the food processing and how they can be prevented. To read the introductory blog Click here. Calculating the true cost of injuries in Food Processing. In a post-COVID economy, labor costs are increasing and profit margins in the food processing industry are tighter than ever. […]
