The Kate Montgomery Method
The leading cause for ending a hair stylist career is carpal tunnel syndrome and severe tendonitis. I read an article on yahoo answers about a stylist who had only been doing hair for 4 years and began to developed severe pain in her shoulders, arms and wrists. She saw a neurologist who put her on
Read Morehttp://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2012/12/06/218707.htm#.UMtSXx “For a paper published in the Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 56th Annual Meeting, held Oct. 22-26 in Boston, Hedge and James asked 179 physicians about the frequency and severity of their musculoskeletal discomfort, computer use in their clinic, knowledge of ergonomics and typing skills. The most commonly reported repetitive strain
Read MoreOccupational Health Cost Savings This savings rate is based on the ability to reduce occupational injury claims and the associated indirect costs by making workers more comfortable. Actual results of assessment reductions after the implementation of a self-performing evaluation program Chevron/Texaco internal study 2003 – Assessment risk reduction of 49% VISA internal study 2000-2003
Read MoreDirect loss costs include the following Workers’ Compensation and Occupational health costs Indirect loss costs include the following Time spent at & traveling to and from doctor’s visits Reduced output after return to work until 100% performance is achieved (productivity loss) Cost of overtime to pick up “slack” of the injured worker Time lost
Read MoreCost-Benefit and ROI Information Studies indicate that ergonomics interventions (self assessment, one-on-one evaluations, training and ongoing coaching) have the greatest impact on preventing musculoskeletal injuries and disease, reducing discomfort, improving productivity, and reducing ergonomic injury costs. With a $365 annual investment for an employee earning $65,000 annually, the 1 year ROI is 534% with the
Read MoreEmployers are you ready for 2013? Learn about cost effective ergonomic solutions and how to reduce musculoskeletal injuries can save your company thousands of dollars. 2013 Projected Experience (CA) Accident year indemnity claim (medical and legal claims) frequency 9% higher than 2009. Similar increases expected in US and abroad. Average severity claim is $67,000 —
Read MoreIn today’s workplace, the ergonomic work area has changed. More and more employees are telecommuting, using a laptop, notebook, or a smart phone to stay in touch with clients. This technological change will begin to create new musculoskeletal problems for the employee. No longer will he or she sit at a desk or with
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