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This is particularly important because of the following:  - The working population is aging, with the national average around 42 years old. - There is a decreasing number of skilled workers, increasing the number of on-the-job injuries. - Obesity rates are astronomical and continue to rise. - There is a steady increase in inactivity among Americans. - Medical care costs continue to rise. - There is an increase in stress-related illnesses.  - Approximately 10% of Americans are living with major limitations from chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, or thyroid disorders.  Most importantly for risk managers, non-work-related health issues directly increase the risk of work-related injuries.   ## Getting Employees Healthy To assist your employees in getting healthy, staying healthy and consequently reducing their risk of a workplace injury or illness: - Create an employee safety education committee devoted strictly to health problems that correlate with injuries. - Teach employees how to properly investigate accidents and determine ways in which they could be prevented. This may include the following: - Offer personal health profile screenings for employees to identify their risk factors. This should include screenings for cholesterol, bone density, glucose, body mass index, and other essential tests. - Provide personalized health coaching and self-help materials. - Offer quarterly corporate challenges to promote weight loss and activity. - Offer quarterly educational safety and health seminars. - Consider implementing a cross-promotional safety and health program with your healthcare provider. - Provide incentives to employees who fulfill health-related goals, or remain free from injuries for an established amount of time. - Refer all employees who suffer a work-related injury to the wellness program coordinator for a consultation. - Incorporate a safety presentation in your wellness seminars. - Workers’ compensation managers and risk managers should provide health and wellness referrals to injured employees. - Distribute monthly safety, health, and nutrition tips to employees. For more information and resources on how you can create an effective safety and health program, contact Veritas Risk Management & Insurance Services today at 423.292.4142. - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Waddell’s Signs](https://education.veritasrm.com/hubfs/Doctor%20stretching%20a%20young%20woman%20arm%20in%20medical%20office.jpeg)](https://education.veritasrm.com/waddells-signs) #### [Waddell’s Signs](https://education.veritasrm.com/waddells-signs) ![Picture of Andrew Darlington](https://education.veritasrm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DarlingtonFace.jpg?width=30&name=DarlingtonFace.jpg) [Andrew Darlington](https://education.veritasrm.com/author/andrew-darlington) : August 24, 2024 at 10:44 AM Waddell’s Signs and Workers’ Compensation Claims [Business Insights](https://education.veritasrm.com/tag/business-insights) [Workers' Compensation](https://education.veritasrm.com/tag/workers-compensation) [Read More](https://education.veritasrm.com/waddells-signs) [![Working With Medical Providers](https://education.veritasrm.com/hubfs/Medical%20team%20at%20the%20hospital%20looking%20very%20happy.jpeg)](https://education.veritasrm.com/working-with-medical-providers) #### [Working With Medical Providers](https://education.veritasrm.com/working-with-medical-providers) ![Picture of Andrew Darlington](https://education.veritasrm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DarlingtonFace.jpg?width=30&name=DarlingtonFace.jpg) [Andrew Darlington](https://education.veritasrm.com/author/andrew-darlington) : September 9, 2024 at 2:14 PM When a workers’ compensation claim occurs within your organization, it’s crucial to do everything you can to support the ill or injured employee’s... 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