BRANCHVILLE, N.J., March 15,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Selective Insurance, a leading
business and personal insurance carrier, has introduced an
ergonomic risk assessment tool that can identify high-risk body
positions or movements that may lead to severe injuries and costly
workers compensation claims. This solution, developed by TuMeke
Ergonomics, is available to Selective's workers compensation
policyholders.
According to a study of workers compensation claims made with
Selective, in 2021 workplace-related injuries were reported 18%
earlier in employees' tenure than in 2011 – 5.2 years compared to
6.4 years. The study also found that during that period,
strain-related injuries were the most common type of workers
compensation claims in construction (22.4%) and manufacturing and
wholesale segments (27.2%).
"Strains to muscles, nerves, and tendons are some of the most
frequent injuries employees experience at work. Many times, they
are preventable with some ergonomic changes to our behaviors, such
as when lifting heavy objects or performing repetitive tasks," said
Scott Smith, Vice President,
Director of Safety Management, Selective Insurance. "Selective's
ergonomic safety solution from TuMeke provides a unique opportunity
for employers to promote workplace wellness by spotting these
potentially hazardous behaviors so they can be addressed and
reduced, especially in labor-intensive industries."
To help maintain an injury-free workplace, Selective
policyholders can use a smartphone to record consenting employees
completing a task. TuMeke's AI software will review the footage to
build detailed 3D models of the human body moving through space to
complete industry-standard assessments that identify high-risk body
positions and motions while maintaining employee privacy. At the
end of the process, policyholders receive a report with findings
and suggestions to reduce musculoskeletal pain and disorder
risks.
For more information about how policyholders can access and
utilize Selective's new ergonomic safety solution, visit:
https://www.selective.com/info-center/value-added-services/tumeke-ergonomics.
About Selective Insurance
Selective Insurance Group,
Inc. (Nasdaq: SIGI) is a holding company for 10 property and
casualty insurance companies rated "A+" (Superior) by AM Best.
Through independent agents, the insurance companies offer standard
and specialty insurance for commercial and personal risks and flood
insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your
Own Program. Selective's unique position as both a leading
insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide
variety of awards and honors, including listing in Fortune 1000 and
certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2022 for the
third consecutive year. For more information about Selective, visit
www.Selective.com.
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SOURCE Selective Insurance Group, Inc.