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HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY
Organizational Safety
Works Compensation Loss Control
Health Issues in Workplace
Organizational Security Concerns
Organizational Safety
Safety refers to the protection of the physical and mental well being of employees on the job. The main purpose of an effective safety program is to prevent work-related injuries and accidents and the costs associated with the incident.
Today, safety in the work place expands even into IT environments, service and administrative roles. We have seen industrial injuries/illnesses more prevalent in the manufacturing or health care industries in the past. However, we are now beginning to experience more subtle workplace injuries or illnesses impacting other organizations and businesses.
Whatever the industry, small or large, without a managed Preventative Safety program, the “L” in the P & L will increase.
OSHA fines aren’t always negotiable
Lost Production time from work restrictions or lost days impacts customers
Increased absenteeism reduces employee morale
Lost Leadership time hinders business goals
Hidden Costs associated with Injury or Illness hinders business planning
Climbing frequency and severity rates = High Risk/High $ insurance premiums
Catalyst Connections, Inc. can guide you in the development, administration and evaluation of your safety values with a comprehensive audit of your current status. We can make formal recommendations that will enhance your current programming efforts or establish new ones:
SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
LEADERSHIP/EMPLOYEE TRAINING
OSHA COMPLIANCE ON-SITE AUDIT TRAINING/ASSISTANCE
ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR MANDATED SAFETY PROGRAMS
PROVIDE A SYSTEM AND TRAINING IN OSHA RECORD KEEPING PROCEDURES
RECOMMEND SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS TO MANAGE WORKER’S COMPENSATION LOSS CONTROL
After the initial audit is conducted, Catalyst Connections, Inc. will develop formal recommendations that will enhance your current programming efforts to include:
Safety Policies and Procedures
Leadership/Employee Training
OSHA Compliance on-site audit Training/Assistance
Assist in the development and training for Mandated Safety Programs
Provide a system and training in OSHA Record Keeping Procedures
Recommend system modifications to manage Worker’s Compensation Loss Control
Whether you require immediate assistance or want to discuss long range planning, we would be happy to discuss your safety needs or your current situation.
Workers Compensation Loss Control
Today, we find that managing workers compensation is more than an administrator handling the paperwork and reports. To effectively manage and control workers compensation costs the individuals must be pro-active to get the necessary facts, communicate the needed information and to watch the impact of insurance carrier decisions. The role of the administrator may begin with proper accident investigation support and continue through the injury recovery process or Workers Compensation hearings.
A pro-active approach in managing workers compensation loss control means that completing the necessary paperwork for the insurance carrier is only the beginning.
Why is it important to take a proactive approach?
The company is in the best position to communicate facts and findings (accident investigation) to both medical providers and insurance carriers in assisting injury recovery.
Insurance Carrier ($) reserve levels for future medical and settlement costs, influence annual insurance premium levels.
Employees need to understand genuine company interest in their recovery and return to work.
Employees that remain off work (lost workdays) for a long period of time lose their motivation to return.
Medical providers and Company representatives are partners in the injury recovery process rather than just processors.
Here at Catalyst connections Inc. we use a systematic approach (a “stability triangle” of Workers compensation loss control) in developing a “pro-active” approach for our clients. This approach focuses on recovery process communications between you and the insurance carrier, medical provider and the employee. This method limits the financial exposure in Worker’s Comp litigation, controls unnecessary reserve ($) levels determined by your insurance carrier and expedites the recovery process of the injured worker as well.
Whether you require immediate assistance or want to discuss long range planning and set up a proactive approach to containing costs associated work injuries or workers compensation cost containment, we would be happy to discuss your needs or your current situation.
Health Issues in the Workplace
Employees and employers are exposed to several health hazards within the work place. Typical health hazards within a working environment include physical, biological hazards, toxic and cancer-causing dusts/chemicals, Hepatitis B virus (HBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and stressful working conditions.
The increasing scope of Workers Compensation coverage and expense to employers is due to the expanding work-related issues and an employer’s liability. These hazards may or may not affect your company, however the threats are real and organizations need to have the necessary programs or processes in place to protect both the company and its employees.
Are you aware that employers today may be required to compensate for psychological and physical consequences of work related stress?
Does your company require formal MSDS (material safety data sheets) on chemicals used in a work process?
Do you have protocols for exposure or clean up of bloodborne pathogens?
What does management or employee’s do when violence in the workplace becomes a real issue? What are the signs?
What risks do employers face with employees entering the workplace under the influence of drugs, chemicals or alcohol? If you as an employer ask the person to leave, do you resume any responsible if you know they are driving away from your facility?
Let Catalyst Connections Inc. assist your staff in having the right policies or training programs in place. Whether you require immediate assistance or need to discuss long range planning concerning costs associated work injuries or workers compensation cost containment, we would be happy to discuss your needs or your current situation.
Organizational Security
The impact of company security bridges beyond the protection of its employees and the physical property in today’s business. These are important and measures must be taken to maintain a safe and secure work place for all employees, but what about:
Computer Security
Building Accessibility
Protection of Trade Secrets
Non-compete Protection
Personal Employee Information Security
These issues present high $ risk for business today if left unmanaged
Let Catalyst Connections Inc. assist your staff in researching and developing the right policies or training programs for your security issues. Whether you require immediate assistance or want to discuss long range policy planning, we would be happy to discuss your needs or your current situation.
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