A manufacturing company faced challenges with high turnover and workplace injuries, with 14 incidents reported in a short period of time. Recognizing the urgent need for change, they sought a solution to improve safety and reduce turnover.
S O L U T I O N
Nesco collaborated with the client to implement a vendor onsite partnership program aimed at addressing these challenges:
- Onsite Management: Nesco provided a dedicated onsite manager who fostered better communication between supervisors and employees, improving onboarding, training, and accountability.
- Enhanced Recruitment: With a direct relationship with supervisors, Nesco's onsite manager ensured better matching of personalities between candidates and supervisors, resulting in improved employee placements.
- PPE Monitoring: The onsite manager monitored PPE usage, leading to a $1400/month reduction in PPE spend by preventing excessive usage.
- Safety Program Implementation: Nesco provided consultation and recommendations to enhance workplace safety that led to the development and implementation of the client’s new safety program.
R E S U L T
The collaborative efforts between the manufacturing company and Nesco resulted in significant
improvements:
- 52% Turnover Reduction: Year over year, turnover decreased significantly due to improved communication and accountability facilitated by the onsite manager.
- Decrease in Injuries: The number of workplace injuries dropped from 14 in the prior year to just 3
In the first year of the program, further reducing to 2 in the second year. This marked improvement, underscored the effectiveness of the safety program, and consultation provided by Nesco.