How FIT Ergonomics Reduced Sprain and Strain Injury Costs by 90%
September 23 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
In 2024, PERMA partnered with FIT Backsafe® program to help one member reduce the cost and operational impact of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) claims. The program’s pilot delivered compelling results, including a 98% reduction in sprain and strain injury costs. Join us for a results-focused webinar exploring how the pilot was designed, implemented, and evaluated; what drove employee participation; and how the approach can be adapted for your workforce.
The webinar will cover:
- THE RESULTS: Comparison of pre- and post- implementation workers’ compensation costs.
- PILOT DESIGN: How the program was implemented and what made it successful.
- PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: What is the Backsafe® Program and how it gets employees to buy in.
- WHY SPRAIN/STRAIN INJURIES OCCUR: What is the hidden underlying cause of most sprain/strain injuries.
- HOW THIS PROGRAM APPLIES TO YOUR AGENCY: How Backsafe® is adapted for Public Works, Schools, Police, Fire, EMS, Sanitation, and any other job classification.
- PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS: Information that can help YOU to feel better and become more able to avoid pain and potentially life altering back, shoulder and ergonomic injuries.