• Careful evaluation of your process allows you to find continuous improvement opportunities, and
• Careful evaluation of your process allows you to prove the value of your program and get the continued support and resources you need.

So where does your ergonomics and MSD prevention process currently stand?

To help you evaluate yourself, we’ve put together a few (completely free) resources.

I hope you find them useful!

1. Example of a Monthly Report

What is it?

This Excel spreadsheet is an example of the progress report we submit to our clients on a monthly basis. It includes a summary of all activity as well as details on each element of the ergonomics and MSD prevention process.

Why should you download it?

Consider downloading the example report for a practical and effective monthly progress report you can use as an example to create your own. You’ll also develop a better understanding of the monthly activities of an Ergonomics Plus on-site injury prevention specialist.

Click here to download your example monthly report.

2. Annual Audit

What is it?

Every year we conduct a comprehensive audit of all of the facilities we service. We do this to ensure each element of the MSD prevention process is in place and working as effectively and efficiently as possible.

This free download includes the audit documentation and an excel spreadsheet that will calculate a grade for your facility.

Why should you download it?

Download the annual audit to grade your facility and find improvement opportunities.

For example …

Ergonomics: Have you developed a prioritized list of jobs for analysis? Is there a schedule and tracking process for control measures?

Education and Training: Have employee received formal and 1-on-1 follow up training? Do they understand basic ergonomic principles and good work practices?

Early Intervention: Do employees have a clear way to report fatigue and discomfort before it requires medical attention? Do you have a prevention specialist on your team to proactively assist employees with a self-care program?

These are just a few of the questions you should be asking yourself. Download the audit for more.

Click here to download your copy of the Ergonomics Plus annual audit.

3. MSD Cost Calculator

What is it?

The MSD cost calculator takes your direct costs of MSDs (or worker’s comp costs) and your company’s average profit margin to calculate your total costs and the sales needed to cover your costs.

For example, if you have $300,000 in direct costs, your indirect costs are approximately $330,000. This brings your total costs to $630,000. At a profit margin of 5%, your company must generate $12,600,000 in sales to cover the cost of these unnecessary injuries.

(Note: Indirect costs can be up to twenty times the direct cost. This calculation uses a 1.1 ratio of direct to indirect costs, making this a conservative estimate. For a more accurate number, see OSHA’s Safety Pays calculator.)

Why should you use it?

Use the MSD cost calculator to build the business case for your ergonomics and MSD prevention efforts. Quantifying all costs of unnecessary injuries and relating these costs to your company’s profitability is a great way to garner more support from your leadership team.

Click here to calculate the cost of MSDs at your facility.

4. Ergonomics Plus Cost Benefit Calculator

What is it?

The Ergonomics Plus cost benefit calculator is a tool we developed to help prospective clients see the estimated return on investment (ROI) of partnering with an Ergonomics Plus injury prevention specialist.

The Ergonomics Plus ROI Estimator is based on an internal study of Ergonomics Plus clients.

This study averaged the MSD cost reductions for the seventeen companies that participated in the study and includes the first four years an Ergonomics Plus program was implemented. Only direct medical costs were measured; other associated secondary or “hidden” costs were not included.

Why should you download it?

If you’re ready for an experienced partner in ergonomics and MSD prevention and you agree with our principles and values, consider downloading the calculator to find out if partnering with us makes business sense for you.

With just a few simple inputs, you’ll find out your estimated cost savings, estimated cost of services and estimated ROI.

If you’re not ready, that’s ok too. Download the calculator as an example of a cost benefit analysis you can use to justify other services, capital expenditures, etc.

Click here to get your customized cost benefit analysis of Ergonomics Plus services.

Conclusion

This post wraps up the Evaluation series.

You can catch up on the first three posts in the series here:

1. How to Measure and Evaluate Your MSD Prevention Process
2. The Results Are In: Two MSD Prevention Case Studies from the Real World
3. One Proven Way to Get Better Results from Your Ergonomics and MSD Prevention Process

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