Employers sometimes dread addressing "Ergonomics". They may envision employees becoming disgruntled with current worksites and demanding expensive state-of-the-art equipment. The employer is sure that, at the very least, addressing "ergonomics" will cost them DOLLARS!

In reality, it is often not poor ergonomic designs but faulty worker behaviors that cause increased injury rates and higher workers' compensation insurance costs. Team member body mechanics training gives the employee a large responsibility for avoiding injury. Small ergonomic improvements (for example using a different computer mouse) can demonstrate the company's commitment to aiding the employee in maintaining good postures and body mechanics as they work.

Personal Care Physical Therapy prevention programs go beyond good ergonomic design. We can help you with Supervisor training, worker attitudes and responsibility for safety, body mechanics training, and "fitness" for work. A program will be designed to meet the individual needs of your company.

An effective Ergonomics Program will increase employee satisfaction, increase productivity, minimize injuries, and reduce worker's compensation claims. We are actively involved with multiple Flagstaff companies that are taking a proactive approach to manage claims and control costs. If you are interested in reducing your workers' compensation costs and want to team up with Physical Therapists experienced with industrial medicine, please contact us for a free initial consultation.

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