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ROI of Specific Ergonomics Solutions in the Workplace

Mike Rienerth, CIE, CHSP

Ergonomics Technical Advisor

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation

Division of Safety & Hygiene

Data collected/used

Total number of WC claims among affected population two years prior to and two years after the implementation

NCCI average cost of a WC claim ($19,382)

Total Intervention Cost (BWC + Employer)

Average number of units purchased per project

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ROI (Payback Period ) Calculation

BWC Investment + Employer Investment

___________________________________ = Payback

Period

Reduction in Claims/year X Avg. Claims Cost

Powered Cots

Pre-intervention Post-intervention

• 32 implementation projects were reviewed for this study• Eliminates the need for EMTs to manually lower and lift the loaded cots

into and out of the squad

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149

36

0

50

100

150

200

Baseline Post Intervention

Claims

• Claims reduced by 76% among affected population

Powered Cot Results

• Average project cost = $29,552

• Average number of units per project = 3.3

• ROI = 26 months

Powered Stair Chairs

Pre-intervention Post-intervention

• 20 implementation projects were reviewed for this study • Eliminates the need for EMTs to lift and carry the patient up/down stairs

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153

26

0

50

100

150

200

Baseline Post Intervention

Claims

• Claims reduced by 83% among affected population

Powered Stair Chair Results

• Average project cost = $10,665

• Average number of units per project = 4.7

• ROI = 15 months

Lift TablesPre-intervention Post-intervention

• 11 implementation projects were reviewed for this study• Included Lift Tables, Lift/Tilt Tables and Lift/Rotate Tables • Reduces bending and twisting while lifting and sometimes eliminates lifting

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41

10

10

20

30

40

50

Baseline Post Intervention

Claims

• Claims reduced by 97% among affected population

Lift Table Results

• Average project cost = $21,065

• Average number of units per project = 7.6

• ROI = 7 months

Cranes and Hoists

Pre-intervention Post-intervention

• 62 implementation projects were reviewed for this study • Included cranes and hoists with vacuum and magnetic end effectors• Eliminates manual lifting and repositioning of heavy objects

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238

97

0

50

100

150

200

250

Baseline Post Intervention

Claims

• Claims reduced by 59% among affected population

Crane and Hoist Results

• Average project cost = $29,411

• Average number of units per project = 2.5

• ROI = 15 months

• Also reduces product damage in some cases

Patient Floor Lifts

Pre-intervention Post-intervention

• 27 implementation projects were reviewed for this study• Reduces manual lifting and transferring of residents

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279

188

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

Baseline Post Intervention

Claims

• Claims reduced by 33% among affected population

Patient Floor Lift Results

• Average project cost = $32,131

• Average number of units per project = 4.7

• ROI = 6 months

• Also reduces costs of staff absenteeism and turnover and skin tears and bruises to residents

Patient Ceiling Lifts

Pre-intervention Post-intervention

• 33 implementation projects were reviewed for this study• Included implementations for mortuary and funeral services• Reduces manual lifting, transferring and repositioning of resident

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343

238

0

100

200

300

400

Baseline Post Intervention

Claims

Patient Ceiling Lift Results

• Claims reduced by 31% among affected population

• Average project cost = $46,803

• Average number of ceiling lifts per project = 4.6

• ROI = 9 months

• Also improves the comfort and safety of the residents and the potential for skin tears and pressure ulcers

Electric Beds

Pre-intervention Post-intervention

• 11 implementation projects were reviewed for this study• Reduces manual cranking of beds and awkward postures when lifting/transferring

and repositioning patients and providing bedside care

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85

73

65

70

75

80

85

90

Baseline Post Intervention

Claims

Electric Bed Results

• Claims reduced by 14% among affected population

• Average project cost = $40,191

• Average number of electric beds per project = 40

• ROI = 22 months

Floor Cleaning EquipmentPre-intervention Post-intervention

• Nine implementation projects were reviewed for this study • Reduces need to lift and dump heavy mop buckets and sling the wet mop• Dries floor quickly after scrubbing which reduces potential for slips and falls

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21

6

0

5

10

15

20

25

Baseline Post Intervention

Claims

• Claims reduced by 71% among affected population

Floor Cleaning Equipment Results

• Average project cost = $18,701

• Average number of units per project = 2.9

• ROI = 31 months

Flooring/Floor Treatments

Pre-intervention Post-intervention

• Eight implementation projects were reviewed for this study • Reduces potential for injuries due to slipping and falling

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32

3

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

Baseline Post Intervention

Claims

• Claims reduced by 91% among affected population

Flooring/Floor Treatment Results

• Average cost of project = $32,548

• ROI = 27 months

Lift GatesPre-intervention Post-intervention

• 11 implementation projects were reviewed for this study• Reduces lifting and lowering when loading and unloading vehicles • Reduces need for workers to step/climb/jump in and out of vehicles

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58

12

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Baseline Post Intervention

Claims

• Claims reduced by 79% among affected population

Lift Gate Results

• Average project cost = $14,915

• Average number of lift gates per project = 2.6

• ROI = 19 months

• Also improves productivity and reduces product damage

Man Lifts

Pre-intervention Post-intervention

• 20 implementation projects were reviewed for this study• Reduces risk of falls from working on ladders • Reduces stress on the shoulders due to decreased reaching

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33

11

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

Baseline Post Intervention

Claims

• Claims reduced by 67% among affected population

Man Lift Results

• Average project cost = $39,914

• Average number of units per project = 1.5

• ROI = 7 months

• Also improves productivity

For More Information

• Go to www.bwc.ohio.gov

Click on “Safety Services”

Click on “Safety Grants”

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Thank You!

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