June 2009
Ergonomic$ Pay$: Return on investment with a proactive ergonomic program
Are you seeing an increase in ergonomic related
injuries to your employees? Does the cost and
effort needed to implement an ergonomic program
appear to be excessive? Do the following statements
describe your ergonomics program?
1. Ergonomic related injury trends are
increasing.
2. Employees require surgery and are
restricted from normal duty.
3. Excessive absenteeism and turnover are on
the rise.
4. Your insurance provider is threatening
action to reduce their liability.
Geoffrey J. Gilbert, Capaccio Environmental Engineering, Inc.
