Risk Management Services for Businesses
Many small business owners struggle to stay ahead of the risks associated with workers’ compensation and workplace hazards. While there are several ways to protect businesses against these dangers, you didn’t start your business to become a risk analyst. That’s why many small businesses utilize a risk management service from professional employer organizations (PEOs) like GMS.
The Real Risk of Workplace Injury
U.S. employers are responsible for dealing with the consequences of workplace injuries. According to OSHA, millions of workers suffer serious job-related injuries or illnesses every year. In addition to the resulting downtime and lost productivity, these incidents result in workers’ compensation claims for employers, increasing their insurance rates.
The good news for business owners is that many work-related deaths, injuries, illnesses, and consequential workers’ compensation costs are preventable. With the right risk management service, your business can identify these hazards and risks. These proactive measures help you create a safer work environment for your employees, resulting in fewer claims and a lower workers’ compensation insurance rate.
The Costs of Safety Risks
Identifying risks and making changes to improve the health and safety of your workforce pays off.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Employers spent an average of $0.46 per hour worked on workers’ compensation.
- For a small business, workers’ compensation costs can vary from less than $100 to thousands of dollars a year per employee.
There are numerous benefits to risk management, but some businesses face challenges when trying to implement safety programs and other strategies. Time, communication, and a lack of understanding all pose problems for managing risk. Read more about workplace injuries & safety programs by the numbers.
Outsourcing Risk Management Services
Employers don’t need to settle for high compensation costs and OSHA-related issues. At GMS, we partner with businesses of all sizes to simplify their administrative needs, foster a culture of workplace safety, and help them save money.
When you turn to GMS for risk management services, you gain a proactive partner dedicated to addressing immediate issues and preventing future problems. From cost containment to loss prevention, our risk management professionals can do it all. Our services include:
Workplace Safety Strategies
The fewer claims you file, the lower your rate will be. GMS helps businesses take proactive approach to workplace safety to reduce risks and make it less likely that employees get hurt or sick while on the job. We work closely with your business to create a comprehensive risk management plan to keep your employees safe and your workers’ compensation rate down. These plans include:
- Onsite risk management consulting
- Creation of workplace safety documentation and frameworks
- Jobsite inspections
- Job hazard analysis (JHA)
- Development of standard operating procedures (SOP)
- On-site and online training services
- OSHA inspection assistance
Workplace Safety
Prevention is one of the best tools businesses have for lowering their workers’ compensation rates. In addition to improving workplace safety, GMS employs several strategies to reduce both the number and severity of workers’ compensation claims over time, including developing safety manuals, implementing drug-testing programs, and putting other loss-prevention measures in place.
Even with all of these extensive measures designed to create a safe working environment, accidents still happen. And our workplace risk management services are there when they do.
GMS handles workers’ compensation management to contain costs after a claim is filed. Our dedicated team of claims investigators and nurse case managers will oversee the claims management process. We work closely with carriers to ensure your employees receive the proper care at the correct cost and return to work as soon as possible. Through our claims management services, our experts will help you maintain good records and minimize your exposure to maintain a lower experience modification number.
Embrace Risk Management in the Workplace
There are numerous benefits of proactive risk management, but a lack of time and understanding can make it difficult for businesses to execute. Risk management services from GMS allow employers to outsource those headaches. Contact us today to learn how we can help you minimize business risks and costs.
