Controlling A Workers’ Compensation Loss Leader: Soft Tissue Injury Prevention
 
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Time: 9:00am - 10:15am
Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Code: 5A
   
Description:  
Musculoskeletal disorders or soft-tissue injuries con-tinue to be a major loss leader in construction, contributing to a majority of claims costs, lost time, and human pain and suffer-ing in our industry. Learn what the risks are from an insurance perspective and what you can do to minimize those risks, con-trol costs, and keep people working and in good health. At the end of this program, attendees will be able to identify potential musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and exposures. Recognize types of MSD injuries. Reduce construction risk factors through pre-task planning. Implement a program to reduce exposures and use field-tested methods to reduce costs and keep your workforce healthier.