According to 1996 USA Bureau of Labor statistics:
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration estimates that work-related injuries account for more than 647,000 injuries and illnesses and more than one-third of workers' compensation costs -- an estimated $15 to $20 billion in direct worker's compensation costs in 1995 and an additional $45 to $60 billion in indirect costs.
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) USA has predicted that 50% of the work force will suffer from RSIs (of all kinds) by the year 2000.
Occupational Overuse Syndrome can take a long time to heal and that means an expense to business that must pay worker's compensation claims. The time off work will cost business more than the necessary preventative training.
Results of Proactive Approach to Reducing Repetitive Stress Injuries
An example of a company which provides a program designed to combat Occupational Overuse Syndrome:
A company which produces "train the trainer" systems for companies on Occupational Overuse Syndrome, has found one of their clients has saved an estimated $2 Million in Worker's Compensation and medical claims.
Research shows injuries are down and productivity is increased when employers encourage stretch breaks and stress the importance of ergonomics. -S. Iserphagen
California is the first state to protect workers from injuries caused by repetitive work, such as typing on keyboards or working an assembly line. The ergonomics standards took effect from January 1997 and under this regulation, employers must evaluate the work site, control exposure to the injury-causing routine and implement a program designed to minimize the problem. Preventative measures include training programs, breaks and special furniture.
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