Workplace Injury Prevention Services
EMP Onsite: Work Strong, Work Safe
Onsite Injury Prevention
Injury prevention is more than just managing aches and pains, or symptoms of injury early, it’s about understanding trends in risk BEFORE an actual injury occurs. This is what EMP call “true” injury prevention – identifying risks that contribute to the likelihood of injury, tracking and analysing these trends in risk and addressing them with interventions that have real impact.
At EMP Onsite, our injury prevention programs are collaboratively designed to meet our clients needs. We have a keen focus on reducing musculoskeletal injury and sprains and strains related to manual handling and body stress. We don’t offer a one size fits all approach as each client’s needs may differ. This is part of our success story. We know clients in transport and warehousing have specific risks relating to business function, process and tasks, different to that of the manufacturing or mining industry. Every injury prevention program we deliver, addresses three key aspects of our client’s business and operation including productivity, risk and wellbeing.
Productivity
Our programs deliver a consistent and significant productivity boost for our clients, ensuring a return on investment. By addressing the root cause of injuries we are able to reduce the number of staff off work due to injury, the length of time away from work due to injury, reduce the reliance on labor hire and additional support staff, increase the physical capacity of all team members, reduce fatigue and related impacts on business processes, whilst engaging staff increasing presenteeism.
Risk
By using technology and the expertise of onsite health professionals including Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists, EMP objectively benchmark risk across your operational tasks, processes, people and work environment. We reduce injury risk using lead data, ensuring our decisions and programs are efficient, engage your team, address hotspots causing injury and have a real and lasting impact on your bottom line. We remove risk of injury from the tasks people perform and how work is conducted, from your people by improving their physical function and by assisting the appropriate selection of higher orders of control. This ensures your team are safer and healthier and remain injury free.
Wellbeing
By combining a whole of business approach that still considers individual needs, our injury prevention programs also increase the wellbeing of your team members. This includes physical conditioning, improving general strength, balance and range of motion, increased general health measures even reductions in stress levels. By combining the knowledge of our health professionals and lead data on physical function our injury prevention programs ensure staff wellbeing increases not only at work, but away from the workplace as well. This approach builds on the theory – “healthy people – healthy business” and improves job satisfaction, decreases absenteeism and further supports increases in productivity.
Results from our clients and their bespoke injury prevention programs speak for themselves. See the below impact on injury numbers and frequency, injury severity and productivity below;
In this client example from the Transport and Logistics industry, we implemented an injury prevention program that demonstrated significant impacts on workplace productivity, injury numbers and injury severity. Over a two year period and increasing engagement in the program, we helped this client realise
- A 23% increase in productivity, demonstrated by the total volume of freight moved through the business in kilograms. This represented millions of dollars in additional revenue based on higher output from staff all whilst injury numbers decreased.
- A 36% decrease in the number of injuries, a direct result from our injury prevention initiatives including manual handling coaching, wearable sensor assessment, introduction of improved processes, layout and job design all informed by our lead data.
- A 43% decrease in injuries requiring medical referral, demonstrating reduced injury severity and improved physical capacity of staff, saving the business significantly on lost time, additional medical expenses, medication, investigations and other treatments, plus travel to and from appointments.
The General Manager at this client workplace stated, “We have seen significant business growth over the last few years. To reduce injury risk, we engaged EMP Onsite and their expert staff to deliver injury prevention program to reduce manual handling related injury. Over this time we have seen our business operate with close to 25% more freight handled but with EMP’s help still managed to reduce injury numbers and injury severity.”
If you plan to implement a successful injury prevention program then talk to us first. We have the expertise, knowledge and industry experience to design and deliver a program that efficiently reduces injuries with an upstream approach, rather than reactive programs or a ‘wait and see’ approach. Our National coverage also sets us apart, ensuring your receive the same, consistent quality and service across all sites and business units in your operation.
Why Should Employers Care?
Rising Workers' Compensation Costs
Investing in injury prevention is a strategic move to mitigate the financial burden associated with workers' compensation. Workplace injuries not only result in direct medical costs but also contribute to increased insurance premiums. By proactively implementing comprehensive injury prevention programs, companies can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of workplace injuries, consequently curbing the financial strain of workers' compensation claims.
Wasted Productivity
Workplace injuries inevitably lead to a decline in productivity as injured employees require time off for recovery. Beyond the immediate impact of absenteeism, the reduced capacity of injured workers upon their return can further hinder overall productivity. Investing in injury prevention measures ensures that employees remain healthy and capable, sustaining optimal levels of productivity and contributing to the uninterrupted flow of business operations.
Reduce Absenteeism and Employee Turnover
Absenteeism resulting from workplace injuries poses a substantial challenge to organizations, disrupting workflow and placing additional strain on remaining team members. Moreover, a higher frequency of injuries often correlates with increased employee turnover as workers may seek employment in safer environments. By actively investing in injury prevention, companies demonstrate a commitment to the well-being of their workforce, leading to a reduction in absenteeism and a more favourable work environment that contributes to lower turnover rates.
Improved Safety Culture
Beyond financial gains, injury prevention programs contribute to the development of a positive safety culture within the organization. This cultural shift can lead to increased employee engagement, heightened awareness of safety protocols, and a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
Enhanced Company Reputation
Beyond financial gains, injury prevention programs contribute to the development of a positive safety culture within the organization. This cultural shift can lead to increased employee engagement, heightened awareness of safety protocols, and a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
EMP Onsite's Injury Prevention Programs are proactive measures implemented in organizations to effectively manage occupational health and safety (OH&S) risks and prioritize the well-being and safety of individuals. At the heart of our offerings are proven Injury Prevention and Early Intervention programs, drawing on extensive industry experience across diverse verticals and benchmarking data to deliver a positive return on investment measured through both lead and lag indicators. Tailored to the unique needs of our clients, our comprehensive programs encompass a range of elements, including OH&S performance reviews, data collection, and risk analysis.
By tapping into the knowledge of exercise scientists and exercise physiologists, EMP Onsite gains valuable insights into the physical demands associated with various job roles. Simultaneously, physiotherapists contribute their expertise in musculoskeletal health, and occupational therapists offer insights into the broader impact of work environments on overall well-being. This multidisciplinary approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of human factors, allowing EMP Onsite to develop targeted injury prevention strategies that consider the entire spectrum of potential risks.
Our approach involves program design based on industry best practices, incorporating cutting-edge Sensor & Scanner Technology, movement analysis, and coaching to enhance overall workplace safety. Functional assessments, team and individual training, and education are integral components, along with supervisor training to ensure a holistic and effective implementation. Our commitment to evidence-based results reporting ensures transparency and accountability throughout the program's duration.
All EMP Injury Prevention Programs adhere to industry and Workers' Compensation scheme standards, operating within the guidelines and requirements of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Work Health and Safety Act, and the Work Act (WIRC). Furthermore, each of our Health Professionals upholds the stringent requirements, professional conduct, and ethical standards set by their respective industries and peak bodies. They continually engage in the necessary professional development and accreditation activities to maintain their memberships and ensure the highest level of competence and compliance.
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