This is asking for a report of trouble that already exists . Employers must welcome early reports of pain and employers must respond quickly to these reports with solutions. This promotes early intervention procedures and meets employees' desires for a responsive work environment. Since employers typically provide health benefits for employees and their families, it makes sense to encourage family members to also report back pain . When employers offer training programs addressing health education needs of the entire covered population, these programs are more widely supported and acted upon.
People become involved and share valued information and self-help procedures.
This makes a lasting difference at both group health and workers' compensation levels. Employees encouraged to report back pain feel valued because they are being treated with respect. Under these positive conditions, additional benefits accrue. People work collectively and progressively to promote health and control healthcare costs. The constructive influence of positive industrial relations enhanced by Steps One, Two and Three, facilitate control over back injuries and related costs at all levels.