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Start 2025 off right by reviewing your approach to worker injuries

Posted in: Accident Prevention,Claims Costs,Safety,WCB Premium Reduction,Workplace | Posted by mathewi on January 28, 2025

As we begin a new year, it’s worth taking some time to review your approach to workplace injuries. It goes without saying that the best way to keep your workers’ compensation premiums as low as possible is to simply have no claims, but the reality is that accidents do sometimes happen, and claims are often unavoidable. As a company, it’s in your interest to both monitor and manage those claims, since doing so will help mitigate the costs that directly impact your bottom line. The best approach is to have in place a robust system for this purpose, which not only reflects and fosters a culture of safety within your company, but can also help to control those unforeseen costs. Here are some of the key components of such a system: Prompt Reporting of Injuries The first line of defence in managing workers’ compensation costs is prompt reporting of injuries. […]

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