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"52 in 52" - Interviews with Wisconsin Business Professionals

John Brengosz

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Protection Against Arc Flash in Connection with OSHA Compliance

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We've had clients experience Arc Flash injuries and they're not pretty. In addition, this is another area where OSHA compliance is required.

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Topics: OSHA Compliance, Chuck Fox, Arc Flash, Electrical Preventative Maintenance

A Slip and Fall Solution to Keep Your Employees Safe

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In this installment, Mark Wilcox of WI No Slip Floors provides a demonstration of his product that reduces slip and falls. He has a slip and fall solution for every type of floor (except carpet). His product has all sorts of applications for a variety of different industries. The product demonstration begins at the 8:30 mark in the video.

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Topics: Premises Liability, Workers Compensation, Experience MOD

Safety Inspection Checklists Can Help Make a Good Impression on Insurance Carriers

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Safety Inspection Checklist

There are two very important things you should do to make a good impression on an insurance carrier (that will result in lower premiums) - Have a great attitude towards safety/workplace culture, and have great housekeeping.

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Topics: Safety Inspection, Loss Control

Reduce OSHA Recordables by 40 Percent

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24/7 Nurse Care Hotline from The Alaris Group Inc

Nicole Hottmann from the Alaris Group discusses their 24/7 Nurse Care Hotline service. It offers a lot of benefits to employers and employees and it's their fastest growing service offering. Alaris offers a 24/7 nurse care hotline for employees to call right after an accident and those injuries are then triaged accordingly. Studies have shown that this process has reduced OSHA recordables up to 40%.

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Topics: Alaris Group, OSHA, Workers Compensation

Identify Alternate Locations for Injured Workers to Return to Work

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Alternative Locations for Return to Work Programs

Sometimes it's difficult to bring an injured worker back to modified duty at your location. If you're NOT in a "four-wall" location, it can be even harder (trucking, staffing, construction, etc.).  The Alaris Group has a program that helps employers identify alternate locations for injured workers to return to employment within their light duty restrictions. Why would you do this?  It makes a dramatic impact on your work comp experience mod and workers compensation premium.  There are tons of benefits for the Employer and the Employee to utilize this program beyond premium savings, which will be addressed in this segment.

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Topics: Return to Work, Workers Compensation, Experience MOD

Independent Medical Examinations Combat Workers Compensation Claims

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Independent Medical Examinations (IME's) are one of the most useful tools to combat workers compensation claims that have "fraudulent" qualities. In many claims, treatment seems to go on and on with no end in sight. IME's can be useful to establish an End of Healing, address whether or not injuries are work-related (perhaps by reviewing a job description of a job video), and to address an individual's ability to return to work or future restrictions. It is important to note that an IME doctor can AGREE with an injured worker's treating physician also. 

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Topics: Insurance Claims, Independent Medical Examinations, Workers Compensation

The Importance of Surveillance Vendors and Insurance Claims

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Surveillance Vendor Request Form
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Topics: Insurance Claims, Surveillance Vendors

How to Reduce Your Insurance Costs with an Underwriter

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Sample Cover Letters for Underwriters
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Topics: Underwriter, Experience MOD

The Important Parts of Job Safety Analysis

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Job Safety Analysis

Among other Loss Control Consultants at United Heartland (UH), Shawn Hau provides safety and loss control services to a few clients that have their workers compensation coverage with UH.

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Topics: United Heartland, Safety Programs, Job Safety Analysis

Importance of Manufacturers Errors & Omissions Coverage

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Manufacturer's Errors and Omissions Coverage Application

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Topics: Manufacturing Insurance, E&O Coverage, Business Insurance