After a workplace injury, the injured worker is sent to a medical center for an evaluation then often referred to Physical Therapy. During the course of therapy, the injured worker will go through reevaluations on a regular basis. Therapy will consist of levels of exercise that align with work-related and functional activities to prepare the worker for the critical demands of their specific job. Through Superior Physical Therapy WorkSafe Solutions we also support the employer in finding ways to prevent injury and create a more work-safe environment.
Empowering Employers: Superior Physical Therapy WorkSafe Solutions Enhances Workplace Safety Through Injury Prevention and Work Space Enhancements.
Ergonomics is the review of the work environment to best suit the employees. The goals are to create and maintain a safe environment, reduce injury, and increase employee efficiency. The use of these practices reduces time lost in incidents and industrial claims for the business. Superior Physical Therapy has dedicated specialists to send to the work site to assess employee workspaces and make recommendations for accommodations that may be needed.
Workspace assessments are essential for creating a comfortable and efficient work environment
Lifting improperly can lead to injuries and discomfort. Following proper lifting mechanics is crucial to promote ergonomics and reduce the risk of injury within the workplace.
Recordable incidents are workplace injuries that meet the criteria to go on the organization’s records per OSHA’s standards. These may include but are not limited to:
It is important that employers track accurately and report incidents to ensure compliance with OSHA and implement measures to improve workplace safety.
Fit for duty testing is an evaluation of employees’ physical and mental capabilities to perform specific job tasks safely and effectively. This testing is common where the nature of work involves potential risks, such as heavy machinery operation, high-risk tasks, or jobs with safety-sensitive responsibilities.
The purpose of fit-for-duty testing is to ensure employees are fit for the jobs and tasks that are highly demanding.
First Aid is an OSHA standard practice to catch and treat minor injuries before they become major. To address these injuries, OSHA has created criteria where physical therapists can treat within specific regulations. This incentivizes companies to perform early intervention in order to save time, money, and lost time from work. Therefore, OSHA First Aid motivates companies to be proactive and saves employees from chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Return to work rehab is a structured physical therapy program geared towards the employee’s work requirements. In the treatment process, we will review job duties and orient treatment to getting the employee back to work safely.
Pre- Employment Drug Screens help employers proactively protect themselves from the negative impacts of hiring a drug user. Completing these screens also allows employers to maintain a healthy work environment, and reduce workplace injuries.
Functional Job Analysis is the evaluation of the critical functional demands of a specific job. Our trained specialists are trained to do a thorough assessment of the employee, job duties, and work site. From the thorough assessment a description of the job duties and demands to develop a screening for further testing of future employees or those returning to work.
Pre-Work Screening is a pre-employment screening performed by one of our trained specialists. The applicant is put through a variety of functional work-oriented tasks and exercises to see if they are fit for the job. The screening is used to identify any underlying issues that may interfere with the job description. In addition to the PWS, it provides a baseline measurement that can be used as an employee’s safe return to work following a leave of absence.
Post-offer employment testing is the conduction of the functional job analysis on the hired candidate(s) to ensure they have the physical capabilities to complete the specific job safely and efficiently.
Superior Physical Therapy’s WorkSafe Solutions program is geared towards reducing injury, saving money, and fitting your company’s needs.
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