I recently got promoted at work and given the task to figure out how to reduce the amount of paid leave our warehouse workers take.
- It seems like every other day there is a new guy that is out on workers compensation.
The men are constantly lifting too heavy of items and straining their backs. Some guys injure themselves hopping in and out of the heavy machinery. There are occasional workers that fall and don’t catch themselves properly. They end up bashing their face or breaking a bone or two. I started looking around online and I think I have the solution. There is a core progression in our city that offers personal training. The gym offers a corporate wellness program. This is where the workers are required by their company to go to the core progression and work out. They need to do it at least three days a week in order to keep their job. By working out, they are getting in better shape and able to handle their very physical job. The men learn how to properly pick up heavy objects, fall safely and move their body in correct ways. The fitness classes also help them cut weight and stretch to where they aren’t straining muscles anymore. I think I can get a deal with the fitness center so the men could work out 7 days a week for a discount. I am hoping it won’t cost my company too much money and the warehouse guys will be happy to get free workout classes.