Post on 21-Jun-2015
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The Importance of Workplace Safety &
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Workplace accidents can lead to higher workers’ compensation insurance costs.
As a business owner, it is important
to understand the workplace
HAZARDSthat employees are exposed to in order to help control them.
(and Falling Ob
Trips, Slips & Falls
Strains from Lifting
j ects
)
most commonworkplaceinjuries
In fact, some of the
involve: Repetitive Motion
workers’ compensation
isn’t just fordangerous jobs.
insurance
Which is why
So, considering all that,
workers’ compensation insuranceprovides American businesses, regardless of industry, with:
1 Protection from potential lawsuits 2
Medical care and compensation to injured workers for lost wages due to injury or illness.
&
Other
35%
A 2014 survey conducted by EMPLOYERS showed that workplace safety is a top concern for small businesses.
26%25%
.2%
10%
Workplace Safety Risks
Professional Liability RisksCyber Security Risks
Natural DisasterRisks
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Which is why EMPLOYERS has specialized Loss Control professionals to provide policyholders with the tools and expertise to help them create and maintain a culture of safety in the workplace.
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EMPLOYERS Policyholders have access to
Loss Control Connection is a web-based risk management solutionthat allows you to build a comprehensive safety program tailored to
your specific industry and workplace.
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It’s important to have a workers’ compensation insurance carrier that provides risk management services because,
afterall,
a safer workplace can help protect employees and save money on workers’ compensation insurance.
Do you have more questions about workers’ compensation insurance and workplace safety?
Let us put you in touch with an agent today.Call us at 1-800-682-6671
or click on the link below
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Click here to read our blog: “6 Steps to Help Improve Workplace Safety”
References
http://blog.employers.com/EMPLOYERSBLOG/tabid/165/ArticleID/10/Default.aspx