BENEFITS

 

Relief from Musculoskeletal Disorders

Relief from Tendinitis

Relief from Carpal Tunnel

Muscle strains and low back injuries

Increase in blood flow and mental clarity

Weight loss and an additional 340 calories per day burned by spending two hours standing

 

Increased work output and quality

Improves employee engagement

70% reduction in lost workdays

Decrease in worker’s compensation and
additional medical care

Less workplace disruption, lost productivity
and turnover

 

 

Ergonomics Pays

By applying ergonomics to their work environments, companies can experience a ripple effect of benefits. When a company takes a proactive approach to employee safety and well-being, employees take notice of this active stance on their wellness. They report higher levels of job satisfaction and show higher commitment levels. Employees’ positive reaction to this demonstrated care for their health yields a variety of benefits, such as decreased turnover rates and better work quality, as well as improved output, engagement and morale. When employees are more committed to a company, they are more productive and even display more initiative and effort in the tasks performed. As a result of higher employee engagement, satisfaction and productivity, the company projects an improved corporate image, which may lead to better community relationships and a more impactful brand.

A proactive approach to employee safety and well-being leads to:

 

A forest products company saved over $1 million in workers' compensation and other costs from 2001 to 2006 by investing approximately $50,000 in safety improvements and employee training costs. The company has participated in OSHA's Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) since 1998.