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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One safety strategy more and more companies are taking advantage of is forming a safety committee. This post defines what the committee is, explains state requirements, and lists benefits of having a safety committee. What is a Safety Committee? The goal of a safety committee is to bring workers and management together to work cohesively
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When workplace accidents happen, help your clients navigate the workers compensation system and reduce work comp costs with these five tips. QUARTERLY REVIEWS Employers know to expect injuries on the job, but they hate dealing with compliance burden related to workplace injuries. The severity of the injury impacts how long before the employee can be
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It’s ideal to report a workers’ compensation claim as quickly as possible. Prompt reporting is known to help lower claim expenses, prevent lawsuits, and helps injured workers get the care they need ASAP. Let’s go over why timely claim reporting, especially in the first 24 hours, matters. 4 Timely Claim Reporting Benefits 1. LOWER COSTS
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Have you ever heard the term Debit Mod or Debit Modifier on your workers’ compensation policy and wondered what that means? Well, anything above a 1.00 is known as a debt modification, debit modifier, or debit mod. Ultimately, it means your business is going to pay more in workers’ compensation premium. My name is Todd
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At Mod Advisor, we want our users to know that we prioritize the security of the data entrusted to us. What better way to do that than to become SOC 2 Compliant? That is exactly what we did. As of March 13, 2023 Mod Advisor has its SOC 2 Type II certification. The Mod
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There are multiple things you can do to help lower workers’ compensation costs. One of them is not hiring your next claim. While, accidents or claims can happen to anyone, being proactive in your hiring process is not only good business practice but can also have a significant impact on your operations. Good hiring practices
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When an employee is injured on the job, what are they responsible for? What happens during the work comp claim process? In this blog post, we will be speaking to employees about their responsibilities. Note* some things are subject to change based on individual companies procedures and policies. Utilize Your Company’s Medical Treatment Plan How
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Not all workers compensation claims are the same. It is important to understand that there may come a time when a workers’ compensation claim should be transitioned from a medical-only claim to a lost time or indemnity claim. Knowing when to do this will facilitate the claim handling process, will help to ensure it is
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The National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week (NWZSAW) is a campaign that takes place every April to shine a spotlight on the importance of safe driving and risk management for roadway work zones. This year, the NWZSAW is hosted by the Missouri Department of Transportation from April 17 – 21, 2023, with the theme of:
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