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When exploring the possibility of implementing a physical ability test in their hiring process, employers sometimes wonder whether these programs are worth the investment in reducing workplace injuries. The answer to that question is yes; they are definitely worthwhile, provided your company is using a well-designed, evidence-based testing program customized to the actual everyday physical demands placed upon your employees. Research shows that programs like this can significantly reduce worker injuries, enhance safety and reduce the toll injuries take on your workers, their families, your business, and your bottom line.

Why traditional approaches to injury prevention in food production don’t always work?

This is the second part of a five-part series on why injuries occur in the food processing and how they can be prevented.

This is the fifth part of a 5-part series on why injuries occur in the beverage distribution and how they can be prevented.

This is the fourth part of a 5-part series on why injuries occur in the beverage distribution and how they can be prevented.

This is the second part of a five-part series on why injuries occur in the beverage distribution and how they can be prevented.

This is the introduction for a five-part series on why injuries occur in the beverage distribution industry and how they can be prevented.

Our clients tell us that one of the most valuable things we do is to help them track the outcomes of their pre-hire testing programs. After all, how do you know if your testing is reducing injuries and work comp costs if you don’t periodically evaluate the before and after picture?

Before starting pre-hire/post-offer Physical Abilities Testing (PAT), several ErgoScience clients expressed concern about starting the program in the middle of their “busy” season.  Or starting testing in a tight labor market.  Others were concerned about the “slow down” it might create in their hiring process.  We frequently hear concerns from organizations that need to hire quickly.