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How is HEMIC making workplaces safer?  June 13, 2009 - HEMICHEMIC Connection, Volume1, Number 2 A safe work environment means less injuries and higher productivity—necessary ingredients in today’s tough economy. In order to achieve these goals, an employer needs to be aware of potential hazards and what to do about them. Effective workplace risk-management begins with prevention. The Underwriting Department at Hawaii Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company (HEMIC) offers premium credits which provide incentives for employers to meet strict safety standards. Our loss prevention department provides safety seminars, on-site safety consultations, safety training videos and interactive CD ROMs. Our Claim Services Department performs job analyses and helps employers design light duty programs to enable employees to return to work safely and in a timely manner. The support and resources of HEMIC allow even the smallest employer to utilize the most modern safety and loss prevention techniques, from written safety plans to drug free work-places, office ergonomics to driver improvement, stress and violence in the workplace to blood borne pathogens. HEMIC has seminar and consultative services to meet your needs--services which are already included in your premium. Why pay a third party to do what your insurance company should do for free? Everyone benefits when accidents are prevented. Helping employers make workplaces safer is an important part of HEMIC’s mission. |
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