Industry: Manufacturing
Solution: On-Site MSK Care | Injury Prevention | Ergonomics | Employee Wellness
The Challenge
Manufacturing employees perform physically demanding work that can place recurring stress on muscles, joints, and connective tissue. Repetitive motion, prolonged standing, material handling, and task-specific ergonomic risks can contribute to musculoskeletal discomfort, reduced productivity, and increased injury risk.
3M sought a proactive solution that would improve employee access to care, support injury prevention initiatives, encourage early intervention, and strengthen workforce health without removing employees from the workplace.
The ART Solution
ART Corporate Solutions implemented an on-site musculoskeletal injury prevention program designed to deliver immediate access to care while supporting broader safety and wellness objectives.
Program services included:
- On-site musculoskeletal treatment
- Manual soft-tissue therapy
- Ergonomic evaluations and workstation recommendations
- Early intervention for emerging discomfort
- Program utilization and real-time reporting dashboard
By embedding certified providers within the workplace, employees could access support quickly and conveniently, reducing barriers that often delay treatment.
Results & Business Impact
The program became an integrated component of 3M’s workplace health strategy, helping employees address discomfort before progressing into more significant issues.
Key Benefits
- Improved employee access to musculoskeletal care
- Increased participation in workplace wellness initiatives
- Reduced disruption caused by off-site appointments
- Earlier reporting of discomfort and risk factors
- Strong alignment between wellness and safety programs
Supporting Safety Performance
The program reinforced organizational goals related to:
- Musculoskeletal injury prevention
- OSHA compliance initiatives
- OSHA recordable reduction efforts
- Ergonomic risk management
- Occupational health and workforce wellness
- Employee retention and engagement
Key Takeaway
Successful injury prevention programs extend beyond ergonomics alone. By combining on-site treatment, early intervention, and employee education, organizations can support workforce health, reduce musculoskeletal injury risk, and strengthen their overall safety culture.
Key Outcomes
Increased employee access to care through a highly visible, on-site treatment model.
