Working with industry: Matching the work and worker

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Steve McKenney,

Affiliations: Isernhagen Work Systems, 1015 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802, USA. Tel.: +1 218 728 6455; Fax: +1 218 728 6454; E-mail: [email protected]

Note: [] Physical therapist

Abstract: The benefits of matching the work to the worker include injury prevention, decreased re-injury rates, decreased turnover, and improved production. This article will discuss three components of an employer safety and health program that allows employers to realize these goals. The program involves partnering with trained health professionals who provide Functional Capacity Evaluation, Functional Job Analysis, and Prework Screening services onsite as means to achieving appropriate matches of the workers to the work.

Journal: Work, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 121-124, 2000