Use Collaboration, Technology for ADA Compliance and Positive Return to Work Outcomes

May 28, 2019 BY AMAXX / Michael B. Stack

Returning an injured worker to the job before he’s physically ready can be a nightmare. The last thing an employer wants to do is put the employee at risk of reinjury.

On the other hand, waiting to bring an employee back until he is 100 percent recovered prolongs the number of lost work days and impedes the worker’s recovery. Reinjuries, as well as extended disability durations both, add costs to the claim.

What’s needed is an accurate depiction of the physical requirements of a job, along with a deep understanding of exactly what the injured worker is physically able to do or not do. Armed with such information, the employer can make the best decisions for the injured worker and the organization.

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May 28, 2019 Medical and Claims Management Comments Off on Use Collaboration, Technology for ADA Compliance and Positive Return to Work Outcomes

Video Kinematics Produces Physical Job Demand Descriptions on Steroids

March 26, 2019 BY AMAXX / Michael B. Stack

How familiar are you with the physical demands of every job in your company? That may sound like a loaded question, but the more understanding you have of each job, the better you’ll be at preventing injuries, reducing workers’ compensation costs and improving your bottom line.

However, many companies face the challenge of lack of time or resources to do a thorough and complete job of developing a physical demands database. The development of technology and artificial intelligence now makes this easy.

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The MyAbilities Digital Job Profile

Hi everyone! We’re looking to get some feedback on our new format for conducting physical demands descriptions. We have a short survey here – the only caveat is that you’ll need a modern web browser to complete it (anything but Internet Explorer 11).

March 11, 2019 General, MyAbilities Comments Off on The MyAbilities Digital Job Profile

Preventing Repetitive Strain

FEBRUARY 14 2019 BY CITY MATTERS

4.5 million Canadian adults annually experience a Repetitive Strain Injury that is serious enough to limit normal, day-to-day activities, and with Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day is coming up on Thursday, February 28th, we welcome Dr. Mike Sonne to the show to help us prepare.

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February 14, 2019 Ergonomics Comments Off on Preventing Repetitive Strain

Recalculating for Small Business – Reed Hanoun & Paul Bellantone

January 24, 2019 General Comments Off on Recalculating for Small Business – Reed Hanoun & Paul Bellantone

How to adjust your workspace to reduce the risk of injury

JANUARY 22, 2019 BY CityNews

Small inexpensive adjustments you can make to your workspace to increase blood flow and reduce the risk of injury.

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January 22, 2019 Ergonomics, Press Release Comments Off on How to adjust your workspace to reduce the risk of injury

Work Habits Impact Bodies

JANUARY 14, 2019 BY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS MONITOR

Many do not realize the impact work habits have on their physical bodies with incorrectly placed or improperly sized equipment causing injuries which can result in time off work, depending on insurance and benefits, and could mean lost wages, says Reed Hanoun, founder and CEO of MyAbilities. It works with employers, service providers, and insurers to keep people safe and healthy in their workplace environment. Its technology uses ergonomic research to conduct self-assessments and provide self-guided training to make sustainable office ergonomic changes. However, injuries can be prevented. Office chairs are adjustable for a reason. The best chairs allow for frequent adjustments, changing posture throughout the day. This promotes healthy blood flow and reduces the effects of muscle fatigue. Those who work primarily on a laptop, tablet, or a cell phone should realize these devices were not developed with a 40-hour work week in mind. Employees should consider getting a full-sized keyboard, a monitor, and mouse to plug in. Finally, employees should rest to destress. When people get stressed, muscles become tense, and back pain and other musculoskeletal discomfort can result. Microbreaks should be taken throughout the day to work on deep breathing and to stretch.

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January 14, 2019 Press Release Comments Off on Work Habits Impact Bodies

ODG by MCG Announces Release of ODG Job Profiler Powered by MyAbilities

DECEMBER 7, 2018 BY WORKCOMPWIRE

Austin, TX – ODG, an MCG Health company, recently announced a partnership with MyAbilities Technologies to incorporate a unique new product option, the ODG Job Profiler, into its industry-leading medical treatment and return-to-work (RTW) guidelines.

The ODG Job Profiler is a software platform powered by MyAbilities™ which will be made available as an add-on to the ODG by MCG User Interface in January 2019. The ODG Job Profiler adds job demand data across every industry and occupation by providing a comprehensive database of physical, cognitive, and environmental demands specific to over 30,000 jobs spanning nearly every industry. This solution helps insurers, third-party administrators (TPAs), and employers identify and mitigate the risk of injury by creating a customized Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for each job function, adjusting disability duration guidelines according to job demands.

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MyAbilities Helping Companies Stay Ahead of the Curve

New Burlington health and safety technology company introduces artificial intelligence in the workplace

Nov 22, 2018, Burlington Post

MyAbilities is a health and safety technology company that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data analytics. – MyAbilities photo

When it comes to analysis of ergonomic trends and assessing physical demands, MyAbilities is helping companies stay current and competitive.

The new Burlington-based business has developed an integrated ergonomic innovation that positions artificial intelligence as a digital assistant.

“We wanted to create an advanced solution that strives for objectivity and accuracy,” said founder and CEO Reed Hanoun. “Utilizing artificial intelligence to track physical job demands, our technology allows employers to reduce occupational risk and streamline services in real time.”

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November 30, 2018 Press Release Comments Off on MyAbilities Helping Companies Stay Ahead of the Curve

MyAbilities Overview Video

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