The Barnet Group: Diminishing MSK conditions and prioritizing employee wellbeing
The Barnet Group, responsible for providing social housing and care services, faced challenges in delivering effective DSE training, especially during the pandemic.
50%
reduction in reported MSK conditions
95%
DSE training completion rate, increased from 60%
40
weekly actions, condensed from 150
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Introduction
The Barnet Group, based in London and owned by Barnet Council, manages social housing and provides care services for vulnerable populations. With over 500 employees, ensuring their health and safety is crucial to delivering top-quality service.
The challenge
- Inconsistent and mundane DSE training methods
- Difficulty in managing training and assessments during the pandemic
- Need for a more interactive and efficient training solution
The solution
The Barnet Group selected Ideagen WorkRite for its:
- Web-based accessibility on various devices
- Ability to cater to different working scenarios
- Tools for efficient training management and real-time reporting
Implementation and impact
Before adopting Ideagen WorkRite, The Barnet Group struggled with delivering effective DSE training, especially during the pandemic. The transition transformed their training process, making it more interactive and manageable. This led to a significant reduction in MSK conditions and improved training completion rates, ensuring the health and wellbeing of their employees.
With Ideagen WorkRite, The Barnet Group:
- Achieved a 50% reduction in reported MSK conditions
- Increased DSE training completion rate from 60% to 95%
- Simplified and automated training processes, saving significant time and effort
We have already seen a 50% decrease in reported MSK diseases this year alone.
Ben Wildman, Health Safety and Compliance Manager, The Barnet Group
Real results
Ideagen WorkRite has significantly enhanced The Barnet Group’s DSE training and assessment processes, ensuring better efficiency, compliance, and employee wellbeing:
Achieved a 50% reduction in reported MSK conditions
Increased DSE training completion rate from 60% to 95%
Simplified and automated training processes, saving significant time and effort
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Build better EHS processes, mitigate safety risks and protect employees with a unified solution for reporting incidents and managing safety.
About The Barnet Group
The Barnet Group is a London-based organization working on behalf of Barnet Council to provide social housing and care services. They are committed to supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of their employees and ensuring high standards of service delivery.
- 130,000 council homes managed
- 500+ employees
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