Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features WorkWell’s announcement of the launch of its new program that assesses workers and their work environment to help ensure that they can safely perform physical job tasks.
The ErgoStart program includes a combination of ergonomics assessments and interventions, work practices, education, and health strategies for new and existing employees to help improve workplace safety and reduce injuries. WorkWell noted that the dual challenges of a tight labor market and the great resignation have increased stress on hiring and retention and changed employee screening patterns, with some organizations waiving traditional post-offer employee testing due to concerns that it creates friction in developing a workforce. However, individuals not screened before starting work can still risk musculoskeletal injuries, and the new program aims to help organizations prevent them without disrupting the hiring process by incorporating job-specific ergonomic assessments and health strategies during orientation and onboarding.