When it comes to workers compensation, there is more to it than just premium. Every accident comes with direct costs and indirect costs – or sometimes known as hidden costs. The question you might be asking now is “how do indirect costs for workplace accidents impact companies?” Impacts of Indirect Costs: All these things leave […]
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Almost everyone owns cell phones nowadays, and for many of us, they have become an essential part of our lives! Our dependency on cell phones can distract us from workplace tasks, one of these tasks is driving. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines distracted driving as “any activity that diverts attention from driving”,
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Many times, companies typically think of workers compensation as a policy they must purchase and don’t really give much thought as to how to handle workplace injuries. This may give rise to future problems if the policy is not written correctly or doesn’t cover all the exposures. One example of this is surrounding work that
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The goal of a safety committee is to bring employees and management together to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. It is a safety strategy more and more companies are taking advantage of to reduce injuries, enhance their safety culture, and save on work comp costs. If you want to learn more about the basics and benefits
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