For example, a leading global e-commerce firm was suffering from a high worker turnover — the direct result of consumer demand pushing a high quantity of return packages at a prolific speed and volume. Because this facility was not originally designed for processing such non-conveyables, a variety of musculoskeletal injuries occurred.

Using StrongArm’s platform, the facility’s EH&S Managers discovered that a high twist velocity at a specific conveyor location was the contributing factor of injuries. We identified a simple and effective change – rotating conveyors at scanning stations by 45 degrees – and successfully reduced their risk by 62%, driving nearly $5M in injury savings.

With another customer – a leading wholesale retailer – StrongArm’s wearable devices became a part of the daily routine of their Industrial Athletes, and our data team is in regular contact with their management to help comb through the data and identify meaningful interventions along the way.  

In one specific instance, the SafeWork System identified a relatively small risk engineering opportunity with potentially major benefits: A row of heavily used produce bins being placed too low to the ground and at an awkward angle for easy access. After consulting the team and measuring the risk with safety data, they made layout changes, lifting the bins around 40cm off the ground and tilting them forward, significantly reducing the forward bend and the effort required by associates to pick up the product. 

The team responded with positive feedback on the simple change and the follow-up safety data showed quantifiable information supporting the engineering adjustment. Our long-running partnership with them has since led to an astonishing 89% injury reduction across all participating facilities.