YOU CAN…

• Reduce costs.
• Increase profits.
• Improve experience modification.
• Retain high quality employees.
• Improve quality of new hires.

BE COMMITTED TO YOUR EMPLOYEES

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS

• Conduct investigations immediately.
• Write down all details.
• Take pictures.
• Note witness names, addresses and phone numbers.
• Confer with client about how to avoid future mishaps.

CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

• Report claims immediately.
• Know your claims adjuster.
• Call for frequent updates.
• Monitor progress of treatment.

CLIENT ASSESSMENT

• Complete an on-site inspection.
• Verify training.
• Visually confirm that employees are wearing appropriate safety equipment.
• Verify OSHA compliance.
• Regularly attend clients’ safety meetings.
• Review claims reporting procedures with client.

DUAL LIABILITY

• Under California Labor Code both the primary and secondary employer may be cited in certain situations.

HIRING

• Require a completed application.
• Check references.
• Background checks are recommended.
• Require pre-employment drug testing.
• Perform post-hire physicals.
• Establish a “Code of Safe Practices.”
• Communicate your safety focus.

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT

• Establish rapport with your industrial clinic.
• Identify clinics where your clients are located.
• Maintain contact with your injured worker.

MODIFIED WORK

• Offer modified work whenever possible.
• Let your claims adjuster know you have modified work available.

PRE-CLIENT ASSESSMENT

Subscribe to a service that identifies experience modification ratings.

Consult available resources to identify hazards associated with specific industries.

TRAINING

• Test job skills.
• Refer only qualified candidates.
• Insure employees are trained for the assigned job.
• Refresh training regularly.

VIOLENCE

• It is your responsibility to provide a safe working environment.
• Listen to your employees concerns.
• Encourage communication.

SAFETY BEGINS ON DAY 1

Make it a way of life. Return your employees home safely to their families tonight.