Benefits
When people ask us, “who could benefit from an ergonomic assessment?”, the answer is simple:
Anyone who spends a majority of their workday at the computer.
For many of us, working at our computer comprises a majority of our workday. With remote work increasing, our computer now carries even more importance. It is our access point to our coworkers and clients and the tool that we use to create and demonstrate our value. Having a workstation that is designed to fit your needs will allow you to pursue the work that is meaningful to you while optimizing your performance and minimizing your risk for injury.
Benefits
Increased Productivity
A properly set up workstation limits the need for breaks which allows for longer and more productive periods of work.
Reduced Risk of Injury
Risk for computer workstation injuries such as carpal tunnel and neck strain are significantly reduced by a proper workstation configuration.
Decreased Fatigue
Reduce muscle, eye and generalized fatigue that is frequently caused by poor workstation set up.
Individualized Solutions
Learn and implement individualized exercises and stretches to increase strength and minimize injury.
Financial Benefits
Ergonomic assessments have a direct financial benefit, as many work-related injuries are costly and often preventable. An assessment done prior to the onset of injury could potentially save your business hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Direct Costs of Injury: $30,930
For a single carpal tunnel injury, the direct costs related to the injury, which include medical expenses and worker’s compensation claims, is on average $30,930.
Indirect Costs of Injury: $34,023
These include costs such as production loss and any potential legal fees and these costs are almost always paid directly by the employer. These are typically 1.1x the direct costs of an injury. For a single carpal tunnel injury, the average indirect cost is $34,023.
Sales to Cover Total Costs of an Injury:
$1.3 million
For a company with a 5% profit margin, this company will need to generate $1.3 million dollars of additional sales to cover the total costs of a single carpal tunnel injury.