Telemedicine: Transforming Workers’ Compensation and Reducing Costs
Telemedicine: Transforming Workers’ Compensation and Reducing Costs Employer workers’ compensation premiums averaged $43.78 per hour worked in March 2024, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Since the number of OSHA recordables for a business has an impact on the workers’ compensation rates, businesses should focus not only on ways to keep the […]
How to Reduce DART Rate for Your Company: Proven Techniques by Experts
How to reduce DART Rate for your company: Proven techniques by experts When it comes to occupational health and safety, DART is a foundational metric used by all US industries. Mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the DART rate provides a good picture of how safe a workplace is. Safety managers of […]
Top 5 benefits of Remote Triaging Services that can Transform Your Organization
Top 5 benefits of Remote Triaging Services that can Transform Your Organization Despite all the safety measures taken at the workplace, accidents and injuries can still happen. And despite the first aid training your staff might have received, they may not be the most qualified person to become the first responder when such injuries take […]
6 Workplace Injury Prevention Strategies for Your Business
6 Workplace Injury Prevention Strategies for Your Business The American workplace thrives on productivity, but increasing workplace injuries affect business and employee well-being. Beyond the human cost, workplace injuries translate into lost productivity, increased healthcare costs, and potential worker’s compensation claims. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) census of fatal work injuries […]
How Can Remote Triage Services Reduce Costs on Workers’ Claims and Healthcare?
How Can Remote Triage Services Reduce Costs on Workers’ Claims and Healthcare? Did you know in 2022, U.S. employers reported a staggering 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, that’s a 7.5% increase compared to 2021. These injuries and illnesses don’t just impact worker productivity and healthcare […]
Tips for Preventing Fire in Your Workplace
Tips for Preventing Fire in Your Workplace Imagine you’re at your workplace, maybe an office, a store, or a factory, and there is a sudden fire that cannot be put out easily. It already sounds fearful, right? Fires in the workplace are serious emergencies that can lead to devastating outcomes, such as severe injuries, loss […]
Common Work Related Injuries
Common Work Related Injuries Whether in an office or working on-site, both can be equally risky when it comes to getting injured. The work related injuries might differ from one workplace to another, but some are quite common everywhere. Both the employer and employees should know about these injuries in order to prevent them. If […]
Incident Investigation: Surface Causes Vs Root Causes
Incident Investigation: Surface Causes Vs Root Causes In the world of investigating incidents, it’s important to understand the difference between surface causes and root causes. Knowing to differentiate between the two is what gives an effective solution. It helps safety experts, investigators, and management teams to figure out not just what happened but why the […]
