Benchmark injury management audit (BIMA)
Mutual Solutions is a internationally recognised licensed provider of BIMA in Australia. Known also as Consensus Based Disability Management Audit (CBDMA) globally, BIMA is a benchmark industry management assessment tool focusing on:
- Injury management policy and workplace resources
- Injury prevention
- Early intervention and timely return to work processes
This comprehensive tool uses three levels of assessment including group based consensus, review of documented evidence of injury management and surveys of the workforce. Our certified auditors will provide a gap analysis report with specific recommendations to assist you to improve the effectiveness of your injury management systems.
What is BIMA?
BIMA is a psychometrically stable, calibrated and scorable injury management assessment program which assesses your organisation’s occupational and non-occupational injury management system.
The BIMA program enables:
- A comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of the strengths and weaknesses of your organisation's injury management program.
- Identification of the steps that will assist you to improve injury management practices.
- Benchmarking of the injury management system against a baseline in your industry or group.
Why use BIMA?
BIMA can assist your organisation to:
- Reduce the frequency, severity and duration of workplace injuries
- Increase return to work rates post-injury or illness (occupational and non-occupational)
- Reduce workers compensation premiums through lower claims costs
- Reduce the indirect costs of injury and illness such as overtime, hiring, training, loss of skilled staff and/or productivity.
- Increase worker satisfaction with injury management practices