New Study Supports POETs for Reducing 1st Year Workers Compensation Costs
The study focused on Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET) and its effectiveness in helping employers manage employee health and wellness costs, particularly in the areas of health care, short- and long-term disability, and workers’ compensation. The researchers analyzed data from 5 million individuals and 480 million claims to compare those who received POET to those who […]
Empowering Safety Leaders with Job Function Matching
Introduction: Job Function Matching (JFM) is an invaluable resource for safety leaders seeking solutions that reduce MSK injuries, and expedite return-to-work. It provides a consistent framework for assessing, documenting, and communicating essential physical demands. This addresses numerous challenges safety leaders face, and helps create a safer more efficient work environment. Enhancing Communication: Clear communication is […]
Industrial Athletics – Injury Prevention Starts with Knowing the Physical Job Demands
Work injury prevention and wellness solutions for the industrial and tactical workforce continues to gain prioritization from employers. The term industrial athlete recognizes the correlation between the industrial workforce and sports athletes. By comparison, both are physically demanding, performance oriented, results driven, and carry the risk of injury. In the world of professional athletes, each […]