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    Workplace Injury Prevention: Reducing Claims Through a Proactive Approach

    Date: November 19, 2025, 8:00am – 9:30am
    Organizer:
    Zach Rice and Maureen Hagen: VP of Professional Development
    Location:
    Rockford University
    Price:
    No Cost for RASHRM Members / $50 Non-Members
    Event Type:
    Meeting
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    EVENT: Workplace Injury Prevention: Reducing Claims Through a Proactive Approach

    Location: Rockford University  
    Date: November 19th, 2025

    Workplace Injury Prevention: Reducing Claims Through a Proactive Approach

    The presentation will focus on practical strategies and tools employers can use to lower work comp recordables and the total cost of care. Key topics will include:

    1. Understanding Job Demands: Maintain documented physical requirements for each job category, focusing on lifting, pushing/pulling, and positional tolerance. This information helps guide HR on return-to-work accommodations for both work comp and non-work comp leave.
    2. Effective Pre-Employment Screening: Don't hire your next claim! How to identify candidates best suited for the physical demands of the job.
    3. Pre-Shift Stretch & Flex Programs: Injury prevention techniques to prepare employees for physical activity and to understand reversal of posture in the aging workforce.
    4. Ergonomic Culture: Promoting proper body mechanics and integrating ergonomic equipment to reduce strain and injury risk.
    5. OSHA-Approved First Aid: Leveraging immediate, onsite or near site care to prevent minor symptoms from becoming major claims.
    6. Building A Trusted Provider Network: Partnering with clinicians who prioritize quality care and safe, efficient return-to-work strategies.

    Main Speaker: Dan Honan - Athletico 

    Opening Speaker: Kaylene Groh - Rockford Promise 

     

    We look forward to seeing you there!

    Rockford Area SHRM is a professional association serving the greater Rockford area. We are dedicated to professional development and building community for individuals who regularly engage in some aspect of the human resources profession.

    The mission of Rockford Area SHRM is to advance the human resources professional by providing opportunities to share best practices through experiences, education and networking.

    Members of the Rockford Area SHRM are able to attend most events at no additional cost. You will find events at https://rockford.shrm.org/. Be sure to register for events through the website.