The Home Depot, a leader in the home improvement retail industry, faced a significant challenge in its Tool Rental Centers. In 2016, an in-depth analysis revealed that more than half of injuries in these centers were due to overexertion, often resulting in severe and costly injuries associated with manually handling heavy tools and equipment during… View Article
Bar Bakers LLC, a contract manufacturer of baked goods in the natural and organic markets, has experienced remarkable growth over the past four years, doubling its employee base and seeing an eightfold increase in payroll. As a large co-packer of granola bars and a partner to over 12 different companies, Bar Bakers operates three facilities… View Article
Orange County, North Carolina, faced unique challenges in managing workplace injury claims across its diverse departments and locations. With hundreds of potential incident sites spread across the county and operating around the clock, timely and accurate reporting of injuries was a complex task. The County recognized the need to improve its incident reporting process to… View Article
Discount Tire, a leading tire and wheel retailer and service provider, has built its success on a foundation of exceptional customer service. This commitment extends beyond its retail operations to encompass the care and support of its own employees, particularly in the realm of workers’ compensation and workplace safety. Recognizing the challenges inherent in the… View Article
I have to imagine that anyone attending workers’ compensation conventions is a “student of the game.” In my “other life” as a licensed insurance agent, that idea goes well beyond the mandatory continuing education obligations. It’s an understanding of those agents who are highly effective because they read everything about what is moving the insurance… View Article
Monica Manske of PMA Companies shares her expert insights on the critical role of data in managing workplace safety risks, the importance of a comprehensive onboarding process, and the unique challenges faced by new employees in the context of workplace safety.
Michele Haas of One Call discusses her vision for the company’s financial strategy, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability, and leveraging her extensive experience in health care to improve outcomes for injured workers.
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) play a crucial role beyond price negotiations, focusing on clinical management, network strategies, and service. Effective PBMs manage costs, enhance care, and ensure transparency and security, addressing unique workers’ comp needs.
In sports, the effort to get the injured worker back in the game as fast as possible is secondary to the cost of doing so. So why is workers’ comp still making cost control the primary driver?
Experts in this one-hour webinar will discuss dozens of data points that were garnered from an industry survey of more than 1300 frontline claims professionals.
If everyone committed just one day a year to thinking through the risks and compiling an actionable plan, insureds and their employees would gain significant peace of mind and lives would be saved.
Workers’ compensation underwriters frequently emphasize their focus on the wellbeing of injured employees. Does that concern extend to their own claims adjusters?
At RISKWORLD 2024, Jean Feldman, senior director of managed care at Sentry Insurance, sat down with Risk & Insurance to talk behavioral health in workers’ comp.
The Whole Worker model is placing the injured worker at the center of care, taking into account their emotional wellbeing and working to create a sense of calm to their anxiety-inducing injuries.