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Is Your Company Ready to Avoid Costly Workplace Injuries?

Sep 10, 2024 | Benefit of Ergonomics | 0 comments

Prevent Fires Before They Start:

Is Your Company Prepared to Prevent Costly Workplace Injuries?

Don’t wait for an injury to happen.

It’s more than just numbers on a spreadsheet—it’s the well-being of people you care about. The impact of even one workplace injury can be overwhelming—not just for your employees, but for your business too. But here’s the good news: You can protect your team and your bottom line with a proactive ergonomic program.

Why Prevention Pays Off

Think about this: A single ergonomic injury, like a sprain, can end up costing more than $64,000 when you add up all the direct and indirect costs. Here’s what that looks like:

  • Direct Cost: $30,487
  • Indirect Cost: $33,535

https://www.osha.gov/safetypays/estimator
Now, let’s compare that to the cost of evaluating your entire team:

  • For a Company of 50 Employees: $12,500
  • For a Company of 100 Employees: $25,000

For just a fraction of the cost of one injury, you can safeguard your entire workforce.

Evaluate your entire team for …

  • 1/3 of the direct costs
  • 1/6 of the total costs (direct and indirect)
  • 1/170 of the total costs, including additional sales
Ergonomics pays for itself. Prevention works.

Prevention works to keep healthy people healthy and to help injured workers get well and be productive.

I’ve always believed that taking care of people is the foundation of any successful business. That’s why I’m so passionate about ergonomic programs—they’re not just about avoiding costs; they’re about creating a safer, healthier environment where everyone can thrive. The numbers speak for themselves:

  • 61% reduction in workplace musculoskeletal disorders
  • 88% reduction in lost workdays

(Source: Goggins, RW, Spielholz, P, Nothstein, GL (2008). Estimating the effectiveness of ergonomics interventions through case studies: implications for predictive cost-benefit analysis.)

Those aren’t just statistics—they’re stories of people who didn’t have to suffer, companies that didn’t have to struggle, and teams that stayed strong and connected.

Let’s Walk this Path Together

I know it can be hard to take that first step toward something new, especially when it feels like there’s so much else to manage. Don’t wait until your team is hurting—reach out, and let’s talk about how we can create a safer, healthier workplace together.

Prevent fires before they start. Your team’s well-being—and your peace of mind—are worth it.

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