Manufacturing

Enhancing Occupational Health + Safety in the Manufacturing of Construction Products

A leading construction products manufacturing company required an experienced occupational health partner to ensure that employees receive high-quality medical care through a rigorous clinic provider qualification and auditing process in the U.S. and internationally.

Additionally, the company sought clinically sound protocols and policies to prevent and manage occupational health exposure risks and support employee well-being. 

Client Profile

Industry: Manufacturing

Challenge: Ensuring high-quality medical services, managing workplace hazards, and improving workplace safety.

Solution: WorkCare’s Consulting Medical Directors worked closely with the company’s industrial hygienists, led provider qualification audits, contributed to the development of protocols to help prevent exposure to silica and other hazardous materials, and provided comprehensive Case Management for certain conditions.

The Solution    

Collaborated on Respirable
Crystalline Silica Exposure
Prevention + Management
Model

Developed a model presented at a major professional conference, setting new benchmarks for the industry.

Implemented Exposure Hazard
Management Protocols

Established protocols to reduce employee exposure risks and improve compliance with safety regulations.     

Designed Drug-Free Workplace
Policies

Created policies to reduce legal liability, promote a safe workforce, and provide access to substance abuse professionals and recovery programs.  

Strengthened Emergency
Preparedness + Response
Plans

Enhanced the company’s incident response capabilities to improve overall workplace safety.

Developed Comprehensive
Case Management +
Return-to-Work Program

Ensured injured workers received timely, high-quality care while facilitating their smooth transition back to work.

“We review qualifications and audit the performance of clinic providers in the U.S. and abroad who provide medical services to our client’s employees to ensure they receive quality care.”

Construction Products Industry Executive

The Results

We collaborate with employers in all types of industries, providing comprehensive solutions to help them create and sustain safe, healthy, and compliant workplaces where employees and businesses can thrive.

Improved quality of employee medical care through provider audits and qualification reviews. 

Increased knowledge of silica exposure risks and improved use of personal protection programs. 

Enhanced compliance with occupational health regulations. 

Created robust return-to-work strategies for injured employees. 

Recognition as an industry leader in occupational health and safety.  

Significantly contributed to rigorous drug-free workplace standards and practices.  

Summary

WorkCare’s versatility, ability to handle multiple projects, and industry experience created a partnership based on mutual respect and shared knowledge. The company continues to prioritize worker safety, implement innovative health initiatives, and set new standards in occupational health management.

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