Musculoskeletal disorders make up more than 40% of all workplace injuries.  Gowan Consulting has worked with many organizations to develop an MSD prevention strategy but the most effective programs always involve the employee.  ABC Canada Ltd. demonstrated their commitment to this process with a strategy that involved employees from the frontline.  Using the Blueprint for Success, ABC Canada Ltd worked with Gowan Consulting to develop an ergonomic committee that drove the strategy.  Senior management to frontline workers were provided with training and tips on how to spot an ergonomic issue and how to problem solve to implement the right solution.

If you visited ABC Canada Ltd, you would see employees working together on stretching programs, problem solving task teams and engineering consultations in order to make the difference.

The results?  Within a wo year period the MSD claims were reduced to over 50% of the original amount and the satisfaction with the program was overwhelming.  Success breeds success is true because in the implementation of this program the management and employee teams went on to become involved in wellness initiatives for non occupational illness prevention.

Call Gowan Consulting to help you develop your own MSD prevention program today at 1-888-752-9954.