Checklist

Workers Comp Risk Management Check List

  • Our safety program is reviewed and safety meetings are held on a regular basis.
  • We have an effective program to prevent slips, trips and falls.
  • Our Service area is clean and attractive.
  • We carefully monitor conditions of lots and walkways.
  • Every employee understands they are expected to consistently perform his or her job safely.
  • Employees understand there is no "horseplay" allowed at our dealership.
  • Supervisors are trained to spot drug or alcohol problems among our employees.
  • Our hiring process screens for workers' compensation claim history so employees can be assigned work that is appropriate for their physical condition.
  • We check references and criminal backgrounds on all new hires.
  • Employees know what to do when confronted with hazards.
  • Employees know what to do if injured on the job.
  • Supervisors know how to respond to injured employees.
  • Supervisors support temporary modified duty to speed recovery of workers.
  • We have explicit policies on safe driving for all employees who drive.
  • We stay in frequent contact with any employees out of work on disability.
  • We use temporary modified duty to speed the recovery of injured employees.
  • We require certificates of workers' compensation insurance from subcontractors (towing, waste removal...)
  • We welcome safety audits and recommendations from our insurance carriers.
  • All Claims are reported to insurance carriers immediately.
  • We understand how our workers' comp insurance premiums are calculated.
  • We track all open claims to closure.
  • We communicate regularly with doctors who are treating our employees.