A Data-Driven Approach To Reducing Workers’ Compensation Claims
The first steps in mitigating workplace injuries is knowing the most frequently experienced injuries in your workplace and knowing which employees (functions) are most impacted by those injuries. A recent study by the Michigan Clubs Self Insurance Workers' Compensation Fund has yielded some answers. Knowing this information is paramount in directing our actions and focusing our training toward mitigating the most costly injuries – costly to our employees welfare and ultimately costly to each Member’s bottom line.
Offering regular training sessions on safe lifting practices educates employees on how to protect themselves during physically demanding tasks. Encouraging teamwork and communication to share the workload evenly among staff members also reduces the risk of overexertion.
Prioritizing these measures fosters a safe and supportive work environment for both grounds maintenance workers and kitchen and banquet workers.