Energy + Utilities

A major utility company sought to reduce workplace injuries, lower workers’ compensation claims, and improve employee health outcomes.

With a large workforce operating in widely dispersed, high-risk environments, the company needed a scalable, proactive injury prevention and management solution that would support both employee well-being and business efficiency.

Client Profile

Industry: Energy + Utilities

Challenge: Reducing workplace injuries, lowering workers’ compensation claims, and improving employee health outcomes.

Solution: WorkCare’s Injury Care and Incident Prevention + Wellness programs.

The Solution

Launched an Injury Care Pilot
Program

Improved injury management and return-to-work processes for 550 employees, laying the foundation for broader implementation.

Expanded Injury Care
Enterprise-Wide

Scaled the program to 20,000+ employees within a year, integrating it into corporate health and safety strategies.

Implemented a Data-Driven Incident Prevention Program

Reduced workplace injuries through proactive wellness initiatives and risk mitigation strategies.

Utilized Ergonomic Assessments
for Risk Reduction

Identified and addressed over-exertion risks with advanced ergonomic evaluations.

Optimized Job Rotation
Practices

Minimized strain-related injuries while improving workforce efficiency and adaptability.

Enhanced Return-to-Work
Programs

Supported faster employee recovery and reduced absenteeism through structured rehabilitation plans.

“WorkCare’s injury care services have been a game-changer for our workforce. Their 24/7 triage and on-site support have significantly reduced downtime, prevented minor injuries from escalating, and ensured our employees receive the right care at the right time.”

Utility Health & Safety Manager

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.

Lower Claim Costs – Reduced workers’ compensation claims and associated expenses.

Higher Return-to-Work Rates – More employees returned to work safely and efficiently after injury.

Improved Disability Outcomes – Enhanced management of short-term and long-term disability cases.

Employee Satisfaction – Employees reported higher levels of engagement and well-being.

Enterprise-Wide Injury Prevention – Ergonomic assessments were used successfully to help identify overuse injury trends and implement targeted interventions.

Summary

Through long-term partnerships with WorkCare, energy + utility industry clients continue to demonstrate the power of data-driven injury prevention and workforce wellness solutions.

Let’s Work Together

Need to scale your workplace health and safety program?
Contact WorkCare today.

Promoting Injury Prevention and Workforce Health in the Energy Sector