Minimize New York Workers Compensation Insurance!

New York workers compensation insurance is designed to offer financial back up in the event that one of your employees is injured on the job. However, as with most situations of this nature, prevention is always the better option, so you need to be looking at your workplace and general work practices, and doing everything you can to minimize the chance of accidents.

Firstly, keep your work environment neat and organized. A tidy workplace is a more likely to be a much safer workplace. Maintain floor coverings and add non-slip mats to wet areas. Undertake repairs of walkways, parking lots, and damaged floors and stairs quickly.

Involve your staff in the process of safety. The more ownership they have of safe work practices, the more likely they are to follow it and be vigilant about workplace safety. On large sites, create teams that are given responsibility for different sections. Appoint people who can lead the teams during emergency situations, and offer First Aid training for leaders and others who are interested. Run regular drills so that in the case of an evacuation, everyone knows where to go and whom to report to.

Even with the best workplace practices, accidents can and do happen. This is where your New York workers compensation insurance is vital. It is designed to cover the costs of accidents and replace lost employee wages. However with some consistent effort, it may be possible to minimize the need to claim on your policy. Contact us for more information.

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