Case Study: Wilbur-Ellis achieves 72.8% average MSD risk reduction with VelocityEHS Office Ergonomics

Wilbur-Ellis Reduces MSD Risk with Office Ergonomics Software

Wilbur‑Ellis, a family‑owned global leader in agriculture and specialty chemicals, needed a scalable way to address office musculoskeletal (MSD) risks across 150+ locations. With a small EHS team, limited ergonomics visibility, and a reactive approach driven by a costly cumulative‑trauma case, the company sought a solution that could identify risks, prioritize investments, and support employees across time zones and languages.

They implemented VelocityEHS Office Ergonomics (Learn–Do–Manage), combining a 20‑minute training, quantitative self‑assessments, remote ergonomist consultations, and robust reporting. Adoption and engagement rose quickly; employees reported 74% satisfaction and the program delivered an average risk reduction of 72.8% (average initial risk 15.3 → projected 2.8), while empowering staff to implement approved fixes rapidly and measurably.

Wilbur Ellis

Gavin Giere

Prevention Project