HANDLING BREAKAGE AND WASTE

Accidents and injuries happen on the job and outside of work – that’s just a part of life! But if you take some measures to handle and control “breakage and waste” of your temporary employees, ultimately it will help control costs and impact your profitability. Here are some questions to ask yourself:

Do you have a safety program?

If not, you should consider one. A comprehensive safety program can help you avoid WC claims and keep your workers safe. Our Safety Guide for Staffing Firms discusses this in depth.

Do you offer Light Duty?

In the event that your temporary employee gets injured, the best way to eliminate wage loss claims is by bringing an injured worker back to the workplace as quickly as possible with a light duty job. This could include any or all of the following:

• Opening and sorting mail • Watching safety videos • Answering phones • Office cleaning – trash, vacuum, dust • Shredding documents • Filing • Taking online classes; may include English lessons, GED study, First Aid certification • Making phone calls to follow up on past due invoices

Do you conduct site visits?

Site visits to your customers can help you understand and identify issues.