The problem:
From 1995 to 2002, the total cost of the California workers compensation system exploded from $9.5 billion to over $24 billion {Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB)}
In 2002 the national annual cost (direct and indirect) of workplace injuries was at least $120 billion and could be as high as $240 billion ( Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index)
Terms defined:
er·go·nom·ics (ûr g -n m  ks) n.
Design factors, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by minimizing operator fatigue and discomfort
so·lu·tion (s -l  sh n)
The method or process of solving a problem.
Put them together…
er·go·nom·ics (ûr g -n m  ks) n. + so·lu·tion (s -l  sh n) = PRN Ergonomics
PRN Ergonomics clients enjoy the following benefits:
increased employee productivity
increased employee job satisfaction
improved product quality and/or service quality
huge cost savings
“Managing the significant and growing cost of workplace injuries is a critical challenge facing all companies, regardless of size, industry and location,”
Brian Melas, Sr. VP of Commercial Insurance / Liberty Mutual's ( U.S.’s largest private provider of Workers’ Compensation Insurance)
"PRN Ergonomic Services has been the main ergonomic contractor for Sony Electronics since 1997. They have provided almost 1000 on-site workstation evaluations for our employees. Their 1-on-1 ergonomic training has provided relief and comfort to countless employees whose daily tasks include repetitive motions of their upper extremities. Their involvement has likely prevented many injuries, improved productivity and saved us money. They've help me with program development, preparation of documentation and reference materials and selection of ergonomic equipment, supplies and furniture. They also have provided customized classroom training to our various business groups. When it comes to ergonomics, I need not look any where but PRN" .
Steve Hochstadt, P.E., CSP
Manager, Environ, Safety & Health
Sony Electronics - Western Region
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