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How to Prevent Workplace Injuries and Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims

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Crutches leaning against a wall by Anna Shvets Workplace injuries affect more than just your team. For business owners, preventing injuries is key to protecting employees, maintaining productivity, and minimizing workers compensation claims. Training is another effective tool for injury prevention.

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The Hidden Costs of a Bad Hire: Why Employers Can’t Afford to Ignore Hiring Risks

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But when it comes to the workers compensation system, a rushed or poorly evaluated hire can be far more costly than leaving a role vacant for a few extra weeks. In fact, bad hires aren’t just a performance issuethey are a financial and legal liability , particularly in industries where physical labor increases the risk of injury.

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Frequency vs. Severity: Which Hits Your Work Comp Mod Harder?

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When it comes to workers’ compensation costs, few topics spark more debate—and confusion—than the question: Which is worse for my experience mod: many small injuries or one big one? Your experience mod is essentially your company’s credit score for workers’ comp. Prevent injuries before they happen. is average.

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10 Mistakes That Blow Up Workers’ Comp Costs (and How to Avoid Them)

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Workers compensation is often misunderstood as a fixed cost of doing businesssomething employers have to accept, manage passively, and simply write checks for. In reality, workers comp costs are one of the most controllable expenses in your organization. Avoid It : Treat workers comp like a strategic initiative.

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Why Return-to-Work Ratios Are the Most Overlooked Metric in Workers’ Comp

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When it comes to managing workers’ compensation claims, many employers focus on lagging indicators—things like claim count, indemnity costs, and days lost. The Return-to-Work Ratio measures the percentage of injured employees who return to work within 0–4 days of the injury.

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Five Metrics Every Employer Should Track to Master Workers’ Comp

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With just five core metrics , you can quickly diagnose the health of your workers compensation program , prioritize where to act, and measure your progress over time. Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) Why it matters: TRIR, an OSHA metric, tracks how often injuries happen. These metrics arent just numbers.

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

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Without the right coverage, unforeseen challenges—such as property damage, employee injuries, or legal issues—could put your investment at risk. Key policies to review and update include: Commercial Property Insurance to protect your new location against physical damage from fire, vandalism, theft, or natural disasters.