5 Proven Benefits of Workplace ergonomics

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5 Proven Benefits of Workplace Ergonomics

Is ergonomics worth the cost?



The Washington State Department of Labor and

Industries reviewed 250 ergonomics case studies to

reveal the impact of ergonomics on cost savings,

productivity, product quality, etc.

What did they find?



Is ergonomics worth the cost?

YES There are many benefits to workplace ergonomics programs.

http://www.pshfes.org/Resources/Documents/Ergonomics_cost_benefit_case_study_collection.pdf

http://www.pshfes.org/Resources/Documents/Ergonomics_cost_benefit_case_study_collection.pdf



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ERGONOMICS REDUCES COSTS

ERGONOMICS IMPROVES PRODUCTIVITY

ERGONOMICS IMPROVES QUALITY

ERGONOMICS IMPROVES EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

ERGONOMICS CREATES A BETTER SAFETY CULTURE



Ergonomics reduces costs.

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Ergonomics reduces MSD Risk Factors, prevents MSDs:

• MSDs account for 30% of all worker’s comp. claims.

• Indirect costs can be up to 20 times the direct cost.



Ergonomics improves productivity.

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Ergonomics improves productivity:

• By designing a job to allow for good posture, less

exertion, fewer motions and better heights and

reaches, the workstation becomes more efficient.



Ergonomics improves quality.

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Ergonomics improves product quality:

• Poor ergonomics leads to frustrated and fatigued

workers that don’t do their best work.

• For example, a screw might not get fastened tight

enough due to a high force requirement and create a

product quality issue.



Ergonomics improves employee engagement.

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Ergonomics improves employee engagement:

• Employees notice when the company is putting forth

their best efforts to ensure their health and safety.

• If an employee does not experience fatigue and

discomfort during their workday, it can reduce

turnover, decrease absenteeism, improve morale and

increase employee involvement.



Ergonomics creates a better safety culture.

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Ergonomics improves safety culture:

• An ergonomics program demonstrates your company’s

commitment to safety and health as a core value.

• Healthy employees are your most valuable asset;

creating and fostering the safety culture at your

company will enhance the human performance of your

organization.



An ergonomics improvement process is most effective

as part of a comprehensive MSD prevention process

that includes education / training and early

intervention.



Ergonomics Plus Case Study:

93% Decrease of OSHA Recordable Injuries

Ergonomics Plus Case Study:

91% Reduction of MSD-related Cases

A comprehensive MSD prevention approach gets results.

http://www.ergo-plus.com/resources/download/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Case-Study-Juno-Lighting-Group.pdf

http://www.ergo-plus.com/resources/download/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Case-Study-Square-D.pdf




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