Workplace injuries and illnesses cost U.S. industries billions of dollars each year. The “out-of-profit” expenses due to lost time and health care costs can be crippling to the continued growth and success of a business or organization.

The effort to effectively minimize these expenses has left many business leaders at a loss. Businesses are in need of expert guidance in order to strengthen their workforce and manage workplace injuries.

In response to this urgency, the Mettler Center, a leader in physical and occupational therapy, has developed a solution. Worksite3D is a program designed to improve the whole life fitness and wellness of today’s workforce through its three-dimensional approach to work injury prevention and management.

Onsite Benefits

Studies document both economic and intangible benefits in companies which have established corporate injury prevention and wellness programs that include more than just ergonomics. Here are the ways Worksite3D will help to maximize your company’s potential:

Impact bottom line

• Decrease workers’ compensation claims and costs
• Reduce disability management expenses
• Lower insurance premiums

Improve whole life fitness and wellness

• Reduce on-the-job injuries
• Lessen sick leave and absenteeism
• Promote fit and healthier employees
• Enhance overall wellness of employee-base

Transform corporate culture

• Boost company morale
• Alleviate job stress
• Enhance recruitment and retention
• Increase performance and productivity
• Improve employee/employer communication

About Worksite3D

Worksite3D is an innovative and exciting approach to improve the way your company works. It involves assessing your company in order to build on your strengths and improve your weaknesses. The end result is overall increased performance and improved work environment for all employees.

Worksite3D utilizes the Mettler Center’s principle of “whole life fitness,” integrating the areas of therapy, fitness, and wellness with the key components of Discover, Design, and Develop.

Discover risks of ergonomics, behaviors, or policies which when altered will strengthen your employee base and lower medical costs.

Design unique programs that recommend modifications and educate both workers and supervisors.

Develop internal employee wellness through organized programs intended to reduce injuries and associated costs as well as increase productivity.

Worksite3D will be customized to meet the specific goals of your company and may include the following activities:

Prevention Programs

• Work Risk Analysis and corrective recommendations
• Development and implementation of a Restricted Duty program
• Pre-work screenings
• Workstation evaluation

Ergonomic and Educational Programs

• Management training
• Employee training (back, neck, and repetitive strain schools)
• Suggest ergonomic modifications
  

Injury Management

• Physical or occupational therapy to assist with early return to work after an injury
• Same day appointments for injured workers
• Promote “no lost time” with close working relationship with a therapist
• Functional Capacity Evaluations
• Work conditioning
• Job task simulation with a physical or occupational therapist (onsite as needed)

Appointments

To take the first step toward actualizing your company’s full potential, a licensed therapist will meet with a representative from your company. For more information on Worksite3D or to schedule an appointment, call 217.356.6543 or email info@mettlercenter.com

Health and Wellness Fairs

The Mettler Center is a strong community supporter. It is our pleasure to inform and educate the community. Enjoy professional, energetic representatives from Mettler and interesting hands-on displays to supplement your health or wellness fair! When available, the Mettler Center will set up a booth and provide educational materials for local health fairs conducted in the community, organizations, or the workplace. If you would like a Mettler representative to present information and/or participate in your health fair please contact us at 217.356.6543 or email info@mettlercenter.com to discuss your options.