If you've been around awhile, it will come as no surprise that fatigue is found to be the most prevalent risk, across various industries as a leading cause of workplace injuries. Also topping the list:
- heavy equipment operation
- thermal stress
- working at heights
Work injuries have increased so much that The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported the current rate of injuries equates to a worker dying every 96 minutes in the United States. WOWZA!
Industries with the highest fatalities? Yep, you guessed it, transportation and material moving, followed closely by construction and extraction sectors. There is an urgent need for enhanced safety measures across every industry that we can no longer place on the back burner.
AI may not be coming for your job, but they might become your new favorite coworker. Let us explain:
While slow, the adoption of risk management software is on the rise since 2020. Advancements in tech are lifesaving tools designed to identify and mitigate workplace hazards in real-time. With risk management software leading the way, this technology helps in identifying potential risks and managing them proactively. Many industries have already adopted or are in the beginning phases of adopting this software. Proximity sensors are more common around heavy machinery and potentially hazardous objects. These sensors detect the presence of objects or people near heavy machinery, significantly reducing the risk of accidents. Their increased adoption is a testament to their effectiveness in preventing injuries. While drones were once considered spying eyes, they are now becoming indispensable in areas like construction and mining. With drone aerial perspective, it is easier to monitor hazardous areas and perform inspections without putting workers at risk.
So why haven't more companies jumped on board? Well, cost of course. The benefits of implementing safety tech are there, but cost remains a significant hurdle. Another popular concern, data collection and privacy issues.
Even so, of those polled, 83% of employees are open to trying new safety solutions.
Safety isn't sexy, we know. But it is critical. The stigma of "being that guy" who reported an injury and set the "days with no incidents" chart back to 0, are becoming less and less. Why? Getting hurt at work and choosing not to report it, isn't a badge of honor. It calls into question your ability to decipher right from wrong, good from bad, and your teams lives vs every man for himself. This comes from decades of work injuries being unnecessarily referred to a clinic or emergency room when 80% of the time, the injury could've been treated with first-aid.
Alright, now it calls into question as to why so many call centers refer out reported workplace injuries. The truth is, call centers are essentially the "middle man". They cannot properly treat you just by talking to you over the phone. Think about it. As a result, they want to be extra cautious and refer you to someone who can properly examine you and treat your injury. Companies pay thousands of dollars to these call centers each year, to then receive a bill from the medical facility they sent you to. On average, it is costing the company $42,000 PER EMPLOYEE PER YEAR. Think of what you could do with that additional revenue at the end of the year!
What's the solution? Glad you asked.
We have a 90% retention rate for a reason. Our partners are immediately connected with a l licensed Nurse Practitioner via Telehealth (video call) from any device with internet access. Our Nurse Practitioners get eyes on the injury, and can appropriately assess and treat the injury with supplies in your first aid bag. No call centers. No middle man. No guessing. No waiting.
We've got it handled
You're Evaluated by Licensed and Experienced Nurses
Instantly connected via Telehealth
If necessary, the ability to walk you through treating the injury with first aid kit supplies
Getting you back on the clock
Scheduling a follow up
and IF NECESSARY, refer you to one of our 200+ affiliated clinical throughout the United States.
The BEST PART? We handle all of it. From injury to case management and everything in between. No more relaying medical jargon from one person to another, no papers to keep track of, no duplicative forms to fill out, and no wondering when you can return to work.
All of this information is available to you and your employer via our proprietary portal. If you want, we'll even send you notifications so you know as soon as new information becomes available.
Ready to see how we can save you money and lower that EMR? Contact Us today!
