Protecting the Pillars of Our Communities: Occupational Health for Public Works
The employees in our public works and municipal organizations—from sanitation crews and utility workers to road maintenance teams and administrative staff—are the true infrastructure of our communities. They perform essential, demanding work that often goes unnoticed, but the physically intensive nature of their tasks comes with significant risk. For municipal organizations, protecting this workforce is […]
Invest in Your Team’s Well-being: A Proactive Approach to Workplace Safety
The success of any organization is built on the strength and well-being of its employees. But what if we told you there’s a critical window where your team members are most vulnerable to injury? Statistics show that new hires are up to five times more likely to experience a workplace injury during their first year. […]
Navigating the Fast Lane: WORKFORM’s Commitment to the Booming Logistics Industry
The gears of the global economy never stop turning, and at the heart of that relentless motion lies the logistics industry. From the sprawling warehouses that dot our landscapes to the intricate distribution networks and the vital transportation arteries, logistics is a colossal, ever-expanding force. Here in the Lehigh Valley and far beyond, this industry […]
How the Right Pre-Work Warmup Routine Can Reduce Injuries and Boost Performance
In many workplaces, employees start the day with some form of warmup routine. These sessions are often led by safety directors or risk management teams as part of broader injury prevention efforts. The good news is that companies are already setting aside time for these activities. That means there is an opportunity to build on […]
Why the Direct to Employer Model is Changing Workplace Health for the Better
In most workplaces, health and safety programs focus on responding to problems after they occur. Someone gets injured, they go to a clinic. Someone develops chronic pain, they seek treatment. This approach is deeply rooted in the way the medical system works in the United States. We wait for problems to appear, and only then […]
The Hidden Cost of Presenteeism — And How Employers Can Address It
Most employers can easily spot the cost of absenteeism. When someone misses a shift, the impact is immediate. Deadlines get tighter, workloads pile up for others, and productivity takes a hit. What is much harder to see is a problem that can quietly cost even more: presenteeism. Presenteeism happens when employees are physically at work […]
The True Cost of Workplace Injuries
Each year, over 1 million musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries occur in the American workforce, leading to over 100 million workdays lost and more than $500 billion in direct & indirect costs. It is no secret that aside from payroll, workplace injury is the second leading cost to employers and has a significant impact on the bottom line. Workplace injuries […]
Injury Prevention Strategies for American Employers
The Most Common Workplace Injuries – Acute Vs Repetitive Stress The warehousing and distribution industry places high physical demands on the employees that keep it running. Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries are the leading cause of missed workdays, and workers are at risk of experiencing a wide variety of injuries as a result of job demands. Common […]