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Latham Pools implemented TuMeke’s AI-driven injury prevention platform to tackle rising ergonomic injuries and high workers’ compensation costs across its locations. The result was a safer, more productive workplace with quantifiable improvements.
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For over six decades, Latham has been a leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing in-ground swimming pools across North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Known for shaping the backyard lifestyle, Latham is not just a pool company; they have established themselves as a trusted partner to homeowners with the broadest branded portfolio in the industry. However, like many large organizations, Latham faced an increasing number of ergonomic injuries that not only affected their workforce but also threatened their bottom line.
Despite their industry-leading position, Latham found themselves grappling with a rising number of sprains and strains. Without an in-house ergonomist at any of their >20 locations and no consistent method to validate the root causes of these injuries, the company faced a growing issue. Employees frequently reported ergonomic injuries, but without video evidence or data, verifying these claims proved challenging.
These injuries impacted Latham in many ways:
As injuries multiplied, so did the company’s costs. Latham faced increased recordables, higher workers’ compensation costs, and a shrinking workforce due to employees either being out with injuries or working in modified roles.
Faced with these challenges, Latham sought a solution that would enable them to prevent injuries, validate claims, and reduce their costs. After evaluating their options, they chose TuMeke, a cutting-edge AI-driven injury prevention platform. Key reasons TuMeke stood out amongst their options included:
With the decision made, Latham implemented TuMeke across key locations. They trained champions at each site, ensuring that both team leaders and employees were engaged with the program. The real test would be whether TuMeke could deliver measurable results.
Latham quickly began using TuMeke to assess incidents and prevent future injuries. One of the most notable successes came from a simple, yet common, task: employees bending over conveyor belts to fold products. Before TuMeke, this repetitive motion was causing back strain and leading to numerous injuries.
Using TuMeke’s AI-driven assessment, Latham identified the risk and adjusted the process—employees were taught to let the conveyor bring products to them, avoiding unnecessary bending. The result led to less strain on workers’ backs and a dramatic reduction in sprain and strain injuries.
Another success story involved an employee returning to work after a non-work-related injury. The employee claimed that the task given to them was exacerbating their injury, potentially leading to another workers’ comp case. Using TuMeke’s video assessment, Latham was able to show that the task posed a low risk, preventing a costly and unnecessary claim.
TuMeke’s impact at Latham was both immediate and profound. By using the platform to prevent injuries and validate claims, the company saw substantial improvements across the board:
TuMeke not only helped prevent new injuries but also served as a powerful tool in validating injury claims, helping Latham deny unwarranted claims and reduce costs further.
For Latham, the partnership with TuMeke has been transformational. By addressing the root causes of ergonomic injuries and providing a scalable solution that doesn’t require on-site ergonomists, TuMeke has empowered Latham to take control of their workplace safety. The combination of fewer injuries, lower costs, and increased employee morale has positioned Latham for continued success—not just as a leader in the pool industry, but as a safer, more efficient operation.
By leveraging TuMeke’s technology, Latham is proving that proactive ergonomic safety is not just possible—it’s essential to running a successful, large-scale operation. The story of their partnership with TuMeke stands as a testament to the power of AI-driven safety solutions in creating safer, more productive workplaces.
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Latham Pools implemented TuMeke’s AI-driven injury prevention platform to tackle rising ergonomic injuries and high workers’ compensation costs across its locations. The result was a safer, more productive workplace with quantifiable improvements.
For over six decades, Latham has been a leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing in-ground swimming pools across North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Known for shaping the backyard lifestyle, Latham is not just a pool company; they have established themselves as a trusted partner to homeowners with the broadest branded portfolio in the industry. However, like many large organizations, Latham faced an increasing number of ergonomic injuries that not only affected their workforce but also threatened their bottom line.
Despite their industry-leading position, Latham found themselves grappling with a rising number of sprains and strains. Without an in-house ergonomist at any of their >20 locations and no consistent method to validate the root causes of these injuries, the company faced a growing issue. Employees frequently reported ergonomic injuries, but without video evidence or data, verifying these claims proved challenging.
These injuries impacted Latham in many ways:
As injuries multiplied, so did the company’s costs. Latham faced increased recordables, higher workers’ compensation costs, and a shrinking workforce due to employees either being out with injuries or working in modified roles.
Faced with these challenges, Latham sought a solution that would enable them to prevent injuries, validate claims, and reduce their costs. After evaluating their options, they chose TuMeke, a cutting-edge AI-driven injury prevention platform. Key reasons TuMeke stood out amongst their options included:
With the decision made, Latham implemented TuMeke across key locations. They trained champions at each site, ensuring that both team leaders and employees were engaged with the program. The real test would be whether TuMeke could deliver measurable results.
Latham quickly began using TuMeke to assess incidents and prevent future injuries. One of the most notable successes came from a simple, yet common, task: employees bending over conveyor belts to fold products. Before TuMeke, this repetitive motion was causing back strain and leading to numerous injuries.
Using TuMeke’s AI-driven assessment, Latham identified the risk and adjusted the process—employees were taught to let the conveyor bring products to them, avoiding unnecessary bending. The result led to less strain on workers’ backs and a dramatic reduction in sprain and strain injuries.
Another success story involved an employee returning to work after a non-work-related injury. The employee claimed that the task given to them was exacerbating their injury, potentially leading to another workers’ comp case. Using TuMeke’s video assessment, Latham was able to show that the task posed a low risk, preventing a costly and unnecessary claim.
TuMeke’s impact at Latham was both immediate and profound. By using the platform to prevent injuries and validate claims, the company saw substantial improvements across the board:
TuMeke not only helped prevent new injuries but also served as a powerful tool in validating injury claims, helping Latham deny unwarranted claims and reduce costs further.
For Latham, the partnership with TuMeke has been transformational. By addressing the root causes of ergonomic injuries and providing a scalable solution that doesn’t require on-site ergonomists, TuMeke has empowered Latham to take control of their workplace safety. The combination of fewer injuries, lower costs, and increased employee morale has positioned Latham for continued success—not just as a leader in the pool industry, but as a safer, more efficient operation.
By leveraging TuMeke’s technology, Latham is proving that proactive ergonomic safety is not just possible—it’s essential to running a successful, large-scale operation. The story of their partnership with TuMeke stands as a testament to the power of AI-driven safety solutions in creating safer, more productive workplaces.
