Injury prevention teams shouldn’t operate in silos—they should work hand-in-hand with safety departments, medical staff, frontline supervisors, and corporate leadership. (Credit: Charlize Davids/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)
Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries aren’t just a workplace inconvenience — they’re one of the most significant, yet overlooked, cost drivers in business today. According to recent research, more than half of working adults in the U.S. experience MSK conditions. For employers, this translates to $353 billion in annual treatment costs — roughly 15% of all employer medical spending. These numbers are staggering, and they’re just the tip of the iceberg when you consider the ripple effects: decreased productivity, absenteeism, presenteeism, and the very real physical and emotional toll on employees.
The most frustrating part? Much of it is preventable.
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