I am sure you have heard the old adage, “Safety is no accident.” Well it is as true today as when it was first spoken many years ago. The first step in making sure that safety is no accident in your staffing company is to identify a “Safety Manager” and give the person the responsibility to develop and execute workers compensation safety programs. (There are many safety program templates on line.) Your Office Manager or an ambitious Recruiter can be a good fit to take on these additional responsibilities. The important characteristic of your Safety Manager should be that the individual feels a strong passion to improve your safety track record, and is financially rewarded when your work comp rates decrease.
For example, if your annual workers compensation premium is $50,000, and your annual claims are about $35,000, you are probably paying average workers compensation rates for your codes. But with more diligence by a Safety Manager (i.e. following up on claims, focusing on light duty assignments etc.) you may be able to lower your rates and save $10–$15,000 in your annual premium. Then, by sharing some of these savings with the Safety Manager (and other staff if appropriate) you could develop a real win – win safety strategy in your office.
Safety is certainly no accident, just like paying the lowest Comp rates does not just happen by chance. You should shop around with the right broker or agent who knows Comp and knows your business.
For a Free workers compensation quote, or to discuss ways to improve your staffing safety programs, feel free to call us 202-302-1212.
David Schek
President Work Comp Staffing Solutions
www.StaffingCompSolutions.com