TREATING THE BENDS

摘要

Whether or not you think OSHA should issue an ergonomic regulation, there should be no question as to the need for implementing an ergonomic program at your company or agency. A good ergonomic program provides many benefits, not the least of which is increased profits. A recent analysis by a leading U.S. insurer of claims by employers in the roadway construction industry revealed 28% of all injury claims resulted from ergonomic injuries—strains and sprains (primarily to the back, shoulders and wrists). Of course, these injuries cost employers lost work time, replacement worker recruiting and training expenses and higher insurance premiums. These costs are quite well known to most employers. What is less well known are the costs resulting from workplace inefficiency that could be corrected by a good ergonomics program.