There are a wide variety of issues facing the construction industry but one of the most serious is how to deal with health, safety, and workers compensation, effectively. The costs associated with workers compensation insurance can be a very significant expense to contractors who struggle to balance costs with employee benefits they provide.
Creating a balanced management system can play a vital role in effectively and efficiently handling this issue. In some cases, construction contractors report that they are providing adequate coverage and benefits for their employees, however, when those employees are asked a similar question, they tend to disagree. While some employers take an active role in managing workers compensation policies, many do not. Many companies do not keep proper records of their safety statistics, and therefore are less able to report and track their company’s trends. This can affect their ability to properly negotiate insurance rates with their workers compensation insurance provider as well as retain the best workers.
What can construction contractors do to improve these issues?
Most importantly, contractors need to communicate with their employees, and train staff about health, safety, and workers compensation issues. Learn how WCCOP can help you establish safety plans,  detailed records of their health, safety and accident incidents, and maintain contact with injured employees.
