10/30/2015 1 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
• 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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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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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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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
