As the number of workers working from home increases, so do the risk factors for ergonomic injuries. Even before the pandemic, in 2012, 25.5 million people lost a total of 290.8 million workdays due to back or neck pain. Eighty percent of all claims under workers’ compensation are musculoskeletal sprain/strain injuries, according to NU Property Casualty. However, companies are heavily focused on preventing COVID-19 cases, and ergonomic risks and associated costs are not catching the eye of most employers.
Ergonomics experts recommend managing risks by providing employees with:
• Ergonomic training
• A mechanism for early reporting of pain and discomfort; and
• Purchasing plans with vetted ergonomic office equipment suppliers
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