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DocuSign Envelope ID:6E9B5308-6677-4F2E-9268-29D6E1A4FD76 <br /> r <br /> a <br /> , <br /> expected" results <br /> Job Ready Services as a provider of WorkSTEPS®has been successful in saving many area employers <br /> thousands of dollars in workers'compensation insurance claims and lost time accidents. This has been a <br /> accomplished by providing a unique test that determines whether a job candidate can perform the essential <br /> functions of theirjob. This testing program is a proven method of reducing costs associated with workplace <br /> injuries. Many employers currently utilizing the testing program are reporting an average reduction of 50% i= <br /> of their previous year's work injury costs, and many companies have achieved savings of as high as 80%. <br /> Statement of Problem/Need <br /> The University of Massachusetts recently reported that 10%of existing employees are not <br /> physically capable of performing their job tasks. This same 10%also accounts for 75%of the <br /> costs associated with workplace injuries. Information collected during WorkSTEPS®testing <br /> identifies individuals who are at high risk for injury and prevents an employer from placing or <br /> retaining them in job positions that they are not physically capable of performing. <br /> ♦ One back injury costs over$100,000(medical, replacement income, indemnity,etc.) <br /> ♦ One carpal tunnel costs over$100,000(medical, replacement income, indemnity,etc.) <br /> ♦ One fraudulent claim costs over$70,000 <br /> Project Scope and Objectives t <br /> The Scope of the project may include testing of job positions as identified by Orange County <br /> The following objectives shall be achieved: <br /> ♦ Reduce work related injury costs by 50%over a one year period <br /> o Identify individuals who do not meet job specific strengths or aerobic requirements <br /> ♦ Appropriately match current and new employees to the physical demands of their jobs <br /> ♦ Provide the company with capable/not-capable recommendations <br /> ♦ Substantiate legitimate injuries and disqualify fraudulent claims <br /> Reduce employee turnover <br /> o Expedite injured employees return to work <br /> o Standardize data collection and reporting pre and post injury <br /> Job Ready Services, LLC 4 <br /> 919 256-1400 <br /> www.jobreadyservices.net <br />