Workplace Eye Wellness Month
March 22, 2016 8:00 AMRoughly 2,000 U.S. workers suffer an eye injury at work each day according to the Centers for Disease Control. From tired eyes to serious abrasions, companies need to take measures to help protect their workers. This March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, so we’ve put together some tips to help your employees protect their vision while on the job.
An Injured Employee Tests Positive for Drugs… Now What?
July 16, 2015 8:00 AMUnfortunately, confirmation alone of a positive test for drugs or alcohol is not solely enough to obtain a denial of a workers’ compensation claim. Per Ohio statute (ORC 4123.54), there are several specific qualifications that must be met prior to the ultimate denial of a claim.
There are four “statutory hurdles” that an employer must clear in order to have a claim denied in which the claimant tested positive for illegal substances:
3 Tips on Launching a Successful Workplace Safety Program
June 30, 2015 8:00 AMIt takes more than just a good idea to improve your business. Without proper execution, it’s hard for anything to succeed. This includes a workplace safety program for your business.
Whether it’s due to a lack of clarity or troublesome rule breakers, there are hurdles for some programs to succeed. Given the benefits of a workplace safety program, both obvious and less-apparent, it’s an endeavor worth taking. Here are three reasons why a safety program may fail and what you can do to help overcome them.
Three Unexpected Benefits of Workplace Safety Programs
June 23, 2015 8:00 AMA safe workplace can help make for a more successful business. Not only do safety guidelines help keep your employees safe, they also save you from having to deal with costly workers’ compensation claims.
In our last blog post, we discussed the cost of employee injuries and how workplace safety programs can help keep your workers on the job and your cashflow strong. This time we focus on some unexpected benefits of safety programs.
Workplace Safety During National Safety Month
June 16, 2015 8:00 AMWorkplace injuries can cause more than just physical pain. Businesses lose billions of dollars each year because of injuries, which can include costs from compensation claims and loss of productivity.
Injuries can’t always be prevented, but workplace safety programs can really limit the amount of incidents on the job. With June being National Safety Month, take a chance to learn about how much injuries can hurt your business and what you can do to help.
