One of my clients recently mentioned that his workers compensation rates were significantly increasing because of an employee that experienced a major job related accident while texting on a staffing assignment.
Given that nearly everyone has a cell phone these days, I wondered how many of my clients had a specific policy about cell phone usage while on the temporary assignment?
I asked 15 of my clients and found out only a few had included any information in their employee orientation packages or really emphasized this issue with their staff.
Below is a link to an article that may help you formulate a company policy about cell phone usage on the job; and how best to communicate best safety practices to your temporary employee staff.
— http://www.legalzoom.com/assets/legalforms/LegalZoom%20Cell%20Phone%20Usage%20Policy.pdf
With workers compensation becoming more expensive and more difficult to secure and maintain, ALL staffing company owners need to work with their employees to create the safest working environment. By staying current with on the job safety guidelines, you will protect your employees and keep your comp rates as low as possible. .
Remember when you need a workers compensation quote for 2014, please feel free to contact Work Comp Staffing Solutions at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com or directly at davidstaffing@gmail.com
All the best
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
American Staffing Association Member
California Staffing Association Member
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