From Data to Action: Tackling Body Stressing in the Workplace

From Data to Action: Tackling Body Stressing in the Workplace

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Over the past ten years, more than 1,140,000 workers have made a serious workers’ compensation claim involving more than one week of working time lost. That’s one in every twelve workers.

We know that businesses are collectively putting a lot of effort into prioritising workplace health and safety. However, these statistics show that there is still much work to be done. So, where to start? Luckily, Bodycare Workplace Solutions is here to help.

A summary of the stats

Findings from Safe Work Australia’s research, Safer, healthier, wealthier, reveal that in the absence of work-related injuries and illnesses on average each year, Australia’s economy would be:

  • $28.6 billion larger
  • 185,500 additional full-time equivalent jobs would be created
  • Workers across all occupations and skill levels would benefit from an average wage rise of 1.3%.

In particular, recent findings from the latest Key Work Health and Safety Statistics 2023 show that body stressing, falls, slips and trips, and being hit by moving objects are the cause of most work-related injuries in Australia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, what exactly does that mean? Let’s dissect it below.

What is body stressing?

‘Body stressing’ refers to injuries or disorders that occur due to stress placed on muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. Body stressing often happens due to manual handling or repetitive movement and includes a range of soft tissue injuries. It’s also a common cause of the aches and pains most of us experience at work, such as sore backs, necks and even our wrists.

Spotlight on Bodycare Workplace Solutions’ Injury Prevention Program

At Bodycare Workplace Solutions, we focus on excellence in onsite physiotherapy and injury prevention. Over the past decade, we’ve seen how workplace injuries harm both organisations and their employees. That’s why we advocate for prevention as the best practice, rather than the reactive ‘break-fix’ approach of waiting for an injury to occur.

Our goal is to prevent workplace injuries and promote healthy bodies through:

  • Proactive early intervention
  • Injury management
  • Education and training.

By flagging the root causes, creating risk-reduction programs and minimising harm as early as possible, we aim to keep employees feeling safe and healthy in their workplace.

How Bodycare Workplace Solutions can help

Body stressing is the leading cause of serious claims. Our physiotherapists work directly with businesses onsite to address any minor discomforts early on. Our programs are designed to educate and empower individuals by providing them with the tools and techniques to prevent injuries and improve their overall health and wellbeing.

Some of our other services include:

The good news is that we’re seeing an increase in businesses prioritising Injury Prevention Programs. However, statistically, there is still much work to be done in Australia.

Injury Prevention Programs like ours are life-changing for workers and businesses – and prevent claims from occurring in the first place. If you’d like to learn more about our Injury Management Consulting service, or you’re searching for the best prevention strategies for your organisation, contact us today.

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