More than Direct Cost to Work Comp Claims

More than Direct Cost to Work Comp Claims

More than Direct Cost to Work Comp Claims If you think your insurance carrier is paying all costs associated with a workers’ compensation claim, think again.  The insurance company is responsible for the direct costs of a claim but what about indirect costs? Workers’...
Deciphering Workers’ Compensation

Deciphering Workers’ Compensation

Deciphering Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation laws are complicated, we get it! Do you sometimes wonder what mythical cipher was used to create the secret code used in claims communications?  Acronyms and terminology for workers’ compensation claims vary...
PPE Prevents Injuries

PPE Prevents Injuries

PPE Prevents Injuries Personal protective equipment (PPE) prevents injuries in the workplace.  In 2018 the #1 cited OSHA violation was fall protection.  Respiratory protection came in at number four and two others in the top five can be linked back to personal...
OSHA 300A Posting Deadline

OSHA 300A Posting Deadline

OSHA 300A Posting Deadline The OSHA record keeping rule requires certain employers to keep a log of serious injuries and illnesses throughout the year and then post a summary for three months beginning on February 1st each year. Employers with ten (10) or fewer...
Top 3 Preventable Workplace Accidents

Top 3 Preventable Workplace Accidents

Top 3 Preventable Workplace Accidents According to the National Safety Council, the three most common causes of workplace injuries account for over 85% of all nonfatal, lost-time injuries. With over 4.3 million medically-consulted injuries in 2016 and over $150...