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Decreased rate of back injuries through a wellness program for offshore petroleum employees.

Authors :
Maniscalco P
Lane R
Welke M
Mitchell JH
Husting L
Source :
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine [J Occup Environ Med] 1999 Sep; Vol. 41 (9), pp. 813-20.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

High rates of injury, particularly those for back injuries, at an offshore petroleum unit were addressed through an intensive wellness program initiated in 1991. The number of all types of injuries, including back injuries, decreased between 1991 and 1995. The number of back injuries decreased from nine in 1987 to four in 1992 and was zero in 1993. Although there are inadequate data to provide power for a significant result, other criteria suggest a causal relationship. The results are consistent with the few published studies that suggest a decrease in the number of injuries in association with exercise and perhaps with modification of psychosocial risk factors. Calculations suggest a cost savings of over $800,000 and a return on investment of $2.51, as well as avoidance of pain and injury.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1076-2752
Volume :
41
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10491798
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/00043764-199909000-00014