WHCA Workers’ Comp

Below is a quick snapshot of this month’s safety and workers’ compensation information along with upcoming training opportunities. You are receiving this email because your company is a part of the WHCA Retro program. We are here to help, so please do not hesitate to contact us.

WHCA Announcements Early Incident Reporting Saves Money and Headaches Claims reported within a week are 44% less expensive than those reported at four weeks! Please report claims to us immediately by calling your ERNwest Claim Manager, reporting claims via email at claimsreporting@ernwest.com, or reporting claims securely online in our ERNwest Reporting Portal. How WHCA Group

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

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