Article outlining the 7 Day Rule in regards to Worker’s Compensation costs. In addition to various laws regarding reporting of injuries, returning employees to work after an injury, within 7 days, can reduce the hit to your insurance premiums.
Article discussing burn injuries – one of the most costly and common injuries at McDonalds. Also reviews ways to prevent burns. In addition to burns by hot surfaces and hot liquids, chemical and electrical burns are also discussed.
Article on the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and where PPE is most important. Also discusses ways to ensure employees wear proper PPE when required.
Program to assist in identifying light duty jobs for employees, after they are injured. Includes a list of jobs for virtually all types of doctor’s restrictions.
Ways to recognize fraud, and how to report to your insurance company so they can investigate the claim properly.
Article on how Worker’s Compensation claims, or lack thereof, can cause your premiums to increase or decrease. Shows the direct costs associated with increased Worker’s Compensation premiums.
Article on the importance of return to work, how it promotes faster healing, reduced litigation, and lower insurance costs.
Review of methods to reduce back injuries and strains. Note – strains are now one of the top injury cost drivers at Owner/Operator stores across the country.
Ways to recognize the various types of Worker’s Compensation fraud, and methods of prevention.
Short, step by step process to ensure floors and clean and dry, and other methods to reduce slips and falls at your stores. Note – slips and falls continue to be one of the most costly and common injury cost drivers.