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MHSA declares Video PDA® Industry Best Practice
Across all industries, companies face the same problem:
despite fewer accidents, rising insurance premiums are fueled by increasing
compensation, medical aid and rehabilitation costs.
It's a fact companies can't afford to ignore: a good
track record isn't sufficient to reduce premiums. It's a clear indication
that injury prevention is just one part of the health and safety picture.
The old adage 'Accidents happen' rings true every time an employee enters
the workers' compensation system.
The shift toward disability management as a complementary
system to injury prevention is evident with the number of companies singing
its praises. Among them, the Manufacturer's Health and Safety Association.
The MHSA recommends companies implement a comprehensive disability management
program, including a communications tool like Video PDA®.
"Many companies are going to reap the rewards of
being proactive and the tool of Video PDA® is one of those tools to
revolutionize programs," says MHSA Southern Coordinator, Lorne Kleppe.
According to Kleppe, the key to its effectiveness is its proactive approach
and use of interactive technology.
"Video PDA® clearly demonstrates the physical
demands involved in the job in detail including live video and the delivery
of what tools are involved and what motions are needed to complete the
task and the physical demands around what performing that task is."
Video PDA® gives health and safety teams an opportunity
to manage the process in the unfortunate event of an accident. "Denying
that accidents will continue to happen with an injury prevention program
misses an important opportunity to reduce costs," says EARA VP Sales
Stuart Quinn. "Video PDA® helps streamline all the processes
associated with managing that injury whether it is providing the information
to return that employee to work immediately or implementing a rehabilitation
and modified work program."
Among the less tangible benefits of Video PDA® is
the tone it sets within a workplace. "Certainly, [integrating] a
new technology companies do set a standard within their facility,"
says Kleppe. "The ultimate reward is the value it puts forward. If
[employees] see that a company is serious with their health and safety
program and are being proactive, they will want to participate and evolve
the program."
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