OSHA Proposes Delay to Electronic Reporting

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Under the electronic reporting rule of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), certain establishments must report information electronically from their OSHA Forms 300, 300A and 301. In addition, OSHA is required to create a…
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Building A Ladders Last Safety Program Yields Cost Savings On Your Construction Liability Insurance

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Fall protection and safety is a major concern at construction sites. In fact, OSHA cites injuries from falls as one of its top 10 worksite injuries and a huge driver of insurance costs in states like NY which have laws that specifically address…
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Signs of a False Workers Compensation Claim

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A false workers compensation claim is more common than you might think.  The sooner you call the sooner we can help you work through it. The workers’ compensation insurance system is a no-fault method, paying workers for medical expenses…
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The Importance of a Return To Work Evaluation Form

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What is a return to work evaluation form? Employers can provide their employees a return to work evaluation form to give to their physician when the employee suffers a work-related injury. The form can facilitate communication between the…
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Why Job Descriptions Save Money On Workers Compensation Insurance

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"Do I really need to write job descriptions?" We are asked this question constantly when we are setting up a workers compensation cost containment program. We say absolutely if you want to distinguish yourself AND save big bucks when you purchase…
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Best Workers Comp Class Codes For Adult Day Care Employees

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Virtually every business with employees is required to have workers compensation insurance, as this is mandated by state law contingent on where your company operates it's business.  It can be difficult to know what workers comp class codes…
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Is Your Construction Company Missing Your CPAP Workers Compensation Insurance Premium Credit

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If you are a construction company that purchases workers compensation insurance make sure you are receiving the CPAP workers compensation insurance premium credit. The Contracting Classification Premium Adjustment Program (CPAP) is a discount…
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Purchasing EPLI Insurance Coverage Can Protect You With Respect To NJ Wage and Payment Requirements

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When evaluating your insurance program an often overlooked coverage is Employee Practices Liability Insurance, or EPLI for short. Failure to properly pay a fair wage and calculate time worked including time off can land any unsuspecting business…
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Ladder Safety Plan Is Critical To Controlling NY Construction Liability Insurance Costs

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Why Ladder Safety Is Important To Controlling NY Construction Liability Costs Falls from elevated surfaces are frequently listed as one of the top 10 causes of accidents in the workplace. Most of these accidents occur due to failure to follow…