Safety 2009 Proceedings

735 Workers’ Compensation: The Whole Nine Yards

Instructor: Danny W. Smith, MailSouth, Inc., Helena, AL

Description: Management of a company’s workers’ compensation program can be confusing, frustrating, difficult and overwhelming at times. Ensuring injured employees receive the proper care and benefits they are due is of utmost importance. Handling the claim in a manner that minimizes the potential impact financially and legally for the company demands equal attention. This session includes an interactive discussion of the basics of worker's compensation, common pitfalls and errors made in program administration and opportunities for improvements to existing programs. It also provides attendees with other resources for gaining further information.

Level: B