Why implement an injury prevention program?
Workplace musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) account for 25-30% of all injuries. Depending on the severity of the injury, they can generally be remedied with stretches, exercises and workplace ergonomics. Having a plan in place to address these types of injuries at the onset will help reduce not only the severity but the length of time needed for healing and recovery.
What are the benefits of ergonomics?
Workplace ergonomics have a significant impact on the health and productivity of employees. MSDs including sprains, strains, back pain, neck pain, headaches, and joint pain are common in roles with highly repetitive functions. Chronic injuries can develop from prolonged poor posture, awkward posture and repetitive tasks. These negative health effects can directly impact a worker’s ability to carry out their job duties and can be quite costly to both the employee and employer.
What are the costs of workplace injuries?
Injuries in the workplace can have a significant impact on your companies bottom line. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administrations injury calculator, one MSD injury may cost up to $88K and require a $3 million effort to recuperate the loss. Having a plan to effectively and efficiently address injuries offers your company an opportunity to reduce the costs associated to injuries, improve employee productivity, improve moral and even reduce overall healthcare costs.
What is an Athletic Trainer?
Athletic Trainers (AT) are allied healthcare professionals who work under the direction of a physician (MD/DO). They hold a minimum of a bachelors level education, national certification and some form of licensing or registration as a healthcare provider in their respective state. Their training covers areas like movement, body functions, injury assessment, and rehabilitation. Many ATs have post-graduate certifications in specialized areas and all are required to maintain their certification through continued education. According to the National Athletic Trainer's Association, ATs have proven to have a positive impact on the businesses they serve regardless of the setting.
Why choose an Athletic Trainer?
Due to the training and expertise an athletic trainer receives, having an on-site AT offers immediate evaluation, treatment and frequent rehabilitation of injuries for you personnel. This means a reduction in time to get the appropriate care, reduced perception of pain post-injury, quicker healing time and faster return to work. This process not only improves the physical well-being of the employee but also has a positive impact on the psychological aspects of being injured. All of these have a positive impact to reduce overall healthcare costs for your company.
What outcomes might you expect from a prevention program?
Companies who utilize an AT in their injury prevention, health and ergonomics programs tend to see a positive return on investment (ROI) in an efficient amount of time. According to an article published in Firehouse magazine and the National Athletic Trainers Association, companies who knew their ROI reported:
100% of companies with an AT have a favorable ROI
30% indicate at least $7/employee per $1 invested
83% report more than $3/employee per $1 invested
46% of companies that offer on-site rehabilitation, indicate a 50% reduction in healthcare costs
For those companies tracking worker's comp stats:
63% report a reduction in costs in 6 months
96% report a reduction in costs in 1 year
data that supports our why
and your decision to partner with humATix...
