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A SAFER WORKPLACE. A BETTER BOTTOM
LINE.
Every Business assumes risk
risk from the market, the economy and even the weather.
One of the most underestimated risks is on-the-job injury.
Human Engineering Solutions can minimize that risk, and even
help you take steps toward boosting your bottom line.
HES was founded on the principle
of providing a more comprehensive and analytical approach
to workers’ compensation loss control. HES distinguishes itself
from other loss control organizations by adhering to a human
factors engineering model of risk assessment. With Ph.D. level
Human Factor Analysts on staff, HES delivers an empirical
and technological approach to risk assessment. The HES staff
is actively involved in conducting research projects with
the purpose of adding to the scientific knowledge base of
risk identification and control. In accordance, the HES staff
uses scientific methodologies in assessing risks and in implementing
solutions.
THE COST OF INJURY
Its easy to tally the direct costs (medical expenses and
indemnity payments) that result from a job-related injury.
But more significant are the indirect costs, which account
for 70 to 90 percent of the total. They include the wage cost
of others, production loss and property damage. Studies have
shown that the direct and indirect costs of one upper extremity/repetitive
stress injury add up to an average of $12,000, while the average
cost of a back injury is $40,000. Driving these costs are
issues of causation, return-to-work, job appropriation, light-duty
and accommodation. HES is expertly equipped to respond to
these issues, ultimately reducing both direct and indirect
costs associated with workers’ compensation losses.
PLANNING FOR PROTECTION
Services provided by Human Engineering Solutions do more than
just bring you into compliance with OSHA and DOT requirements.
Our efforts go beyond that, helping you protect your workforce,
save thousands of dollars in medical, lost time and litigation
costs, and ultimately increase productivity, efficiency and
sales.
Maintaining a human factors engineering
philosophy, HES has helped numerous companies with issues
such as developing ergonomic programs, occupational health
programs, pre-employment testing programs, and training/education
programs. Specific activities may focus on human performance,
manual materials handling, baseline testing, and the design
of workstations, equipment, environments, and operations.
Whatever your needs, HES can tailor a program that fits your
business.
| A BROAD FAMILY OF
SERVICES |
Cost-effective
training and safety programs
Ergonomics
Baseline testing
Selection testing
OSHA and DOT compliance
Job site analysis
Hazard analysis
Incident investigation
Accommodation and return to work |
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In my 20 years of occupational health experience,
I've never found a more committed, reliable partner than
Human Engineering Solutions. Their expertise in ergonomics and job
site analysis has been invaluable to Gateway.
Deb Gengler,
Corporate Occupational Health Manager, Gateway, Inc.
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Benefit from a leader in workplace
safety. Contact your local RAS agent and ask about Human Engineering
Solutions today.
Human Engineering Solutions
300 Cherapa Place Suite 401 Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 362-5676 ° 1-800-732-1486 ° (605) 361-4121 fax
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