WFIA Workers’ Comp

Early Incident Reporting Saves Money and Headaches A strong focus and commitment to injury prevention is the most surefire way to improve your safety metrics and reduce your workers’ comp costs. When prevention activities fail, and an injury occurs, it is equally important to have strong claims handling procedures in place. In fact, our data […]

Early Incident Reporting Saves Money and Headaches A strong focus and commitment to injury prevention is the most surefire way to improve your safety metrics and reduce your workers’ comp costs. When prevention activities fail, and an injury occurs, it is equally important to have strong claims handling procedures in place. In fact, our data

Return to Work (RTW) The single most powerful tool an employer has in controlling its workers’ compensation costs is immediately providing meaningful work. MAY TIP: Yes, you can call your employee if they are injured on the job! Call them and check in on them. Ensure they know they are appreciated and that you care.

Return to Work (RTW) The single most powerful tool an employer has in controlling its workers’ compensation costs is immediately providing meaningful work. APRIL TIP: Yes, you can have your injured worker return to a different position that fits within the physical capacities approved by the attending provider as long as this return-to-work position adds

Return to Work (RTW) The single most powerful tool an employer has in controlling its workers’ compensation costs is immediately providing meaningful work. MARCH TIP: To keep your rates as low as possible, offer a reasonably continuous modified-duty position (work that you believe to be available for the foreseeable future) that fits within the restrictions

Return to Work (RTW) The single most powerful tool an employer has in controlling its workers’ compensation costs is immediately providing meaningful work. FEBRUARY TIP: It is in your company’s best interest to match the work pattern (full-time vs. part-time) for modified duty. For example: if an injured worker was hired for 25 hours, match

WFIA Safety Excellence in Safety Award Applications Starting on January 1, 2021, the Washington Food Industry Association will begin accepting applications for the Excellence in Safety Awards. This award is a way to recognize employers who focus on employee safety and accident prevention. Any company that is actively enrolled in the 2020-2021 WFIA Retro Program