Workplace Safety Case Study: Workflow Improvements Reduced Lifting Exposure

May 5, 2023

  Here are a few strategies that may be helpful in convincing a CFO to prioritize workplace safety. It may not be clear at first why improving safety with analytics is important, but reducing accidents and improving an X-mod has high impact on costs. Talk with CompScience about how we can help reduce injuries with […]

April 20, 2023

Workplace safety is a crucial concern for businesses across all industries, and many organizations are investing in safety programs and technologies to prevent accidents and injuries. Workplace safety analytics is a key tool that businesses can use to gain insights into their safety programs and identify areas for improvement. Contact CompScience to learn how the […]

April 18, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live and work, and the field of workplace safety is no exception. AI-powered risk reduction programs are becoming an increasingly important tool for promoting a safe working environment. These programs use machine learning algorithms to analyze data from various sources and identify potential safety hazards before they […]

March 15, 2023

Workplace accidents are a serious concern for businesses and employees alike. Despite the best efforts of employers and workers, accidents can still occur, leading to serious injuries and even fatalities. The impact of workplace accidents can be far-reaching and can have a lasting impact on the lives of workers and their families. Now, AI makes […]

February 7, 2023

Bending and lifting heavy objects often is not seen as a concern, but the reality is that the probability of injury increases with each repetition of the task. This is because repetitive motions, such as bending and lifting, can put stress on the same body parts and lead to repetitive stress injuries over time.   […]

February 7, 2023

Workers lifting objects overhead is a common task in many industries. Although it may seem harmless, it can lead to repetitive stress injury over time. This type of injury is caused by repetitive motions that put stress on the same body part, leading to pain, discomfort, and decreased mobility.   Safety managers can now prevent […]

October 10, 2022

Quantifying the risks and productivity gains associated with safety improvements can be an effective way to get those improvements funded. By demonstrating the potential costs and consequences of workplace accidents and injuries, and by showing the potential benefits of safety improvements in terms of reduced costs and increased productivity, organizations can make a strong case […]

August 30, 2022

Predictive models can bridge the gap between safety data and financial metrics by using data on past accidents and injuries to predict the likelihood of future accidents and injuries, and by estimating the potential costs of those accidents and injuries. By analyzing data on past accidents and injuries, predictive models can identify trends and patterns […]

May 5, 2023

Workers’ compensation insurance is a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their work. The purpose of workers’ compensation insurance is to ensure that employees have access to medical care and financial support in the event of a workplace injury or illness, and to […]

April 30, 2023

The Experience Modification Rate (X-Mod) is a factor that affects a company’s workers’ compensation costs. A high X-Mod indicates that a company has a higher than average number of claims, which can result in higher insurance premiums. From the perspective of safety managers, a high X-Mod suggests that a company’s safety program may not be […]

April 27, 2023

TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) is a measure of how many work-related injuries and illnesses occur in a workplace, usually expressed as a rate per 100 employees per year. AI (Artificial Intelligence) and computer vision can help reduce TRIR by improving workplace safety through the use of advanced technologies. We have measurably reduced TRIR for […]

April 27, 2023

Reducing the dart rate is a critical goal for any safety manager, as it directly relates to the safety and well-being of employees in the workplace. The dart rate, also known as the days away, restricted, or transferred rate, measures the number of days employees are away from work due to occupational injuries or illnesses. […]

April 25, 2023

The cost of risk is a multifaceted concept that has significant implications for individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. At its core, the cost of risk is the potential financial or non-financial loss that an entity may incur as a result of an uncertain event or outcome. In this article, we will explore the […]