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Your EMR & How To Lower Your Workers Compensation Rate

The Summary: Although not an actual OSHA metric, your Experience Modification Rate (aka “EMR” or “Mod Rate”) determines how much your company pays for Workers Compensation insurance. This is a significant factor in how safety performance can impact your bottom line. Read on to understand why…. Here are the key points to understand: Your EMR compares your WC claim history with competitors in the same industry. It rewards companies with low losses and good safety & claim performance, and [...]

Falls Continue to be the #1 Killer at Construction Sites

Falls Continue to be the #1 Killer at Construction Sites & Result in Significant Fines & Penalties for Employers Update: Sadly, the information contained in this blog post remains valid all these years later. Construction The Skinny: According to statistics recently released by OSHA, more construction workers were killed by falls in the last 12 months than by any other safety hazard. This includes both residential and commercial construction. Sadly, this has been the norm in construction for many years, [...]