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First Aid Program

Catching work injuries early — before they become a claim.

Most work injuries start small — a sore shoulder from repetitive lifting, an achy wrist, a tweaked back. Left alone, small aches can turn into a full workers' compensation claim, lost work time, and rising insurance costs. Caught early by a licensed therapist, the same injury often resolves in just a handful of visits, under OSHA's First Aid guidelines, without ever becoming a recordable claim.

Body Balance's First Aid Program gives employers a fast, direct line to a Physical Therapist — either at your workplace (On-Site) or at one of our four Magic Valley clinics (Near-Site) — so early symptoms get addressed immediately, before they become a bigger problem.

On-Site vs. Near-Site: Two Ways We Can Help

On-Site Program

A Body Balance clinician comes directly to your workplace on a set schedule. Employees with new aches, strains, or minor injuries are triaged on the spot — often the same day symptoms start. This model works especially well for larger employers or worksites with higher physical demands, where quick access matters most.

Near-Site Program

For businesses that don't need a full-time on-site presence, employees are sent directly to a nearby Body Balance clinic (Twin Falls, Gooding, or Jerome) for a First Aid visit — usually within a day or two of reporting an issue. This gets injured workers seen quickly without the wait times and cost of an occupational medicine or urgent care visit.

How It Works

  • An employee reports a new ache, strain, or minor injury to their supervisor.
  • The employer refers the employee to Body Balance for a First Aid visit, either on-site or at a nearby clinic.
  • A licensed therapist evaluates the injury to determine whether it qualifies for OSHA First Aid treatment.
  • If appropriate, the employee is treated under First Aid guidelines for a limited number of visits—typically 1–3, occasionally more.
  • If the injury does not respond to First Aid care or is more severe, the employee is referred to a physician or occupational medicine clinic.
  • The employer receives clear, ongoing communication about the employee’s status throughout the process.

What OSHA First Aid Treatment Can Include

  • Hot or cold pack application
  • Manual therapy or massage
  • Kinesio taping
  • Non-rigid supports and elastic bandaging
  • Employer-approved pre-shift stretches
  • Activity and movement-modification education to prevent symptoms from worsening

Why It Matters for Employers

Fewer OSHA-Recordable Incidents

Treating minor injuries early, under First Aid guidelines, keeps many issues off the OSHA log entirely.

Lower Workers' Comp Costs

Early intervention helps prevent small aches from escalating into formal claims, physician visits, and lost work time.

Fast, Direct Access

No waiting weeks for an occupational medicine appointment — employees are seen quickly, often within a day.

Clear Communication

Employers get straightforward updates on each case, so you always know where things stand.

The Data Behind It

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are responsible for roughly half of all workplace injuries and an even larger share of the associated costs. Employers running First Aid–style early intervention programs like this one commonly see 30–50% fewer OSHA-recordable claims, along with a 2–5x return on investment once reduced claims, lost work time, and insurance costs are factored in.

Powered by OccuPro

Every First Aid visit is documented in OccuPro's Injury Prevention Software — built specifically for occupational health programs like this one. Employers get clean, easy-to-read reporting on each case, automated visit scheduling and reminders for employees, and satisfaction surveys after each case closes. It's the same software trusted by outpatient injury-prevention programs across the country, and it means you're never left guessing about the status of an employee's care.

Talk to Us About Your Workplace

Not sure if On-Site or Near-Site is the better fit for your business? We'll help you figure it out.