Reducing company costs : Combating MSDs & its economic impact
In 2022, more than 8 out of 10 employees (86%) suffered from at least one musculoskeletal disorder (MSD), according to a study by Ifop for Percko (figures in France). Professional activity can play a role in the onset, duration, or worsening of these conditions, affecting many companies. For them, this represents a significant economic challenge
MSDs, such as back, shoulder, or wrist pain, have a significant impact on a company’s performance. This includes absenteeism, loss of productivity, decline in quality, team disorganization, deterioration of the work environment, a negative company image, recruitment difficulties, and more.
MSDs are recognized as workplace accidents or occupational diseases, which can lead to an increase in the company’s insurance contribution rate.
In addition to this direct cost, there are also expenses related to replacing absent employees and the resulting decrease in productivity.
How do MSDs affect a company’s operational costs, and what strategies can be implemented to minimize them ?
According to the IFOP study for PERCKO (December 2022), work is overwhelmingly attributed as the cause of MSD-related pain (by 77% of those affected), particularly among :
- Full-time remote workers (93%);
- Manual laborers (91%);
- Skilled trades workers (89%);
- Employees suffering from daily back pain (86%).
Back pain, in particular, is a widespread chronic issue that affects one-third of employees (33%) at least once a week.
Influence of MSDs on operational costs and business productivity
47% of employees consider their company’s involvement in ergonomics to be insufficient.
So how can we act effectively ?
Strategies to mitigate the impact of MSDs
We offer you KIMEA.
Because your employees shouldn’t have to choose between their work and their health, Moovency offers KIMEA : a range of innovative and effective solutions that assist you in evaluating and optimizing the ergonomics of your workstations.
Why choose Kimea by Moovency ?
Absenteeism is not only related to MSDs, but in certain sectors, musculoskeletal disorders significantly increase the absenteeism rate.
KIMEA START, A comprehensive turnkey solution
for preventing MSDs.
KIMEA START is an all-inclusive package where you select the module that suits you and benefit from :
- One year of access to KIMEA APP – our data capture tool;
- One year of access to KIMEA CLOUD – our analysis platform;
- Dedicated support and follow-up with your assigned ergonomist.
Most importantly, you’ll leave with the tools and knowledge to kickstart your MSD prevention strategy.
In terms of prevention, adopting a continuous optimization approach ensures you deliver the best and constantly improve your employees’ well-being.
You stay up-to-date.
We also offer training services. We train your internal teams to use our KIMEA suite of tools to assess workstations. This way, you are no longer dependent on another company for physical risk measurements. You only need to consult ergonomists for complex situations that require a specialist.
A tool like KIMEA is ideal for ensuring ongoing optimization of workstations : with the KIMEA score and visual indicators, you can assess your progress at a glance