Case Studies

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Case Study #1

The Evolution of a Successful Early Intervention Program (EIP)

CIS Onsite has been providing the Early Intervention Program at a Major Disposable Tableware Manufacturer since June of 2006. Employees have been educated to report their work-related pain problems at the onset of symptoms. Employees are seen by a Physical or Occupational Therapist for an average of 2-3 visits in order to address proper self management of symptoms, education in posture and body mechanics, and ergonomic assessment/education of the employee performing routine job tasks.

Totals	Early Intervention Program RESULTS	2009	2008	2007	2006 1/2 yr
242	Number of EIP cases	36	75	91	40
21% (51)	% of Cases referred to a physician	8% (3)	25% (19)	27% (25)	10% (4)
88%	% of Cases that did not become an OSHA recordable	92%	85%	81%	93%
98.75%	% of Cases that did not become lost time	100%	97%	98%	100%
92%	% of Cases that did not become restricted duty	92%	88%	89%	95%

Since the program's inception, there has been a significant reduction in the percentage of cases requiring referral to a physician. The Company EHS Manager strongly believes that: "EIP = less money spent in doctor bills & taxi rides, assistance with evaluating ergonomic risk factors, less time off the floor for doctor visits & most importantly, less prolonged injury symptoms."

In the first year alone there was a 50% reduction in Worker's Compensation costs associated with work-related sprains and strains - a savings of over $447,000! A successful EIP such as this has a significant impact on reducing a companies OSHA recordables, lost time days, and restricted duty days.

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Case Study #2

CIS Onsite has been working with a major testing company in Iowa to implement a safety program. In one year, the company has experienced the following:

• 53% Reduction in Worker's Compensation costs
• 41% Reduction in OSHA Recordables
• 48% Reduction in Days Away From Work
• 57% Reduction in Restricted Duty Days
• 21% Reduction in Worker's Compensation Claims

CIS Onsite have provided the following services to facilitate these amazing results:

• Job-Specific Ergonomic Analysis
• Individualized Employee Stretching Programs
• Early Intervention Program (EIP) to treat minor strains and sprains
• Onsite Therapy Services for employees when prescribed by a physician.

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Case Study #3

CIS Onsite has worked with a major baking company, providing on-site therapy services, since 1999. These services expanded to include implementation of the IMPACC Work Injury Prevention Program and the Early Intervention Program (EIP). The results of this partnership are outlined below:

• 33% Reduction in Work-Related injures
• 50% Reduction in Sprains and Strains
• ZERO Lost-Time for over a year
• 87% of the employees seen in the EIP do not need additional medical follow up - no trips to the doctor, no work restrictions.

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