Ep. 131: Trauma and Safety | How Stored Experiences Show Up in the Workplace
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Release Date: 05/15/2024
Ep. 163: Working Near Roads | Safety Essentials to Reduce Roadside Risk
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Work zone deaths are on the rise, affecting construction crews and everyday drivers. MoDOT’s Jon Nelson shares critical safety practices, including training, risk assessment, communication systems, and accountability measures that can prevent work zone incidents and save lives.
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Ep. 162: Practical Home Safety Tips | Bringing Work Habits Home
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Safety habits don't clock out when you do. The same hazards that cause workplace injuries occur just as frequently at home. MEM Safety and Risk Services Regional Manager Sheila Schmidt shares how to apply workplace safety principles at home, build a family safety culture, and create consistent awareness that protects you everywhere.
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Ep. 161: Second Opinions in Work Comp | How They Work and When to Seek One
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
When treatment isn't progressing or complications arise in workers' compensation claims, second medical opinions can provide crucial clarity. MEM Claims Operations Manager Shannon Fox shares the warning signs that signal when a second opinion is needed, how state laws affect the process, and how employers can navigate these situations effectively to support your injured worker's recovery.
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Ep. 160: How Payroll Impacts Your Workers Compensation Coverage | Avoiding Common Mistakes
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Most business owners know that payroll affects their work comp premium. Did you know it also determines who's covered if an injury happens? From naming the wrong business entity to classifying subcontractors, payroll mistakes can create coverage gaps and surprises at audit time. MEM Underwriting Specialist Tammy Canton shares how to protect your business with accurate reporting and proactive communication.
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Ep. 159: Industrial Hygiene | Your Guide to Hidden Workplace Hazards
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Workplace hazards like noise, chemicals, and poor air quality often go unnoticed until employees develop serious symptoms. These invisible risks can lead to permanent health conditions and costly work comp claims. Industrial hygiene specialist Rhonda Kaufman explains how to identify hidden workplace hazards, address them cost-effectively, and protect your most valuable asset – your employees – before they suffer permanent health issues.
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Ep. 158: Frequency vs. Severity | The Impact of Claims Big and Small
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
In the world of workers compensation, loss runs affect a business's risk evaluation. Underwriters look carefully at a company's claim history. This process gives them an understanding of how frequently claims are happening, how severe they are, and if a business is putting effort into reducing workplace risk. Learn the differing impact of claim frequency versus claim severity on a business' s risk evaluation with Becky Duello, Senior Underwriter at MEM.
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Ep. 157: Safety Recommendations | How Custom Solutions Benefit Businesses
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
For many policyholders, the thought of a visit from a loss prevention or safety consultant feels intimidating. It's easy to assume a visit like this is all about finding mistakes or pointing out what's wrong. But these visits aren't about catching business owners off guard; they are about helping them succeed. Learn how customized recommendations make workplaces safer, reduce claims, and save businesses money with Tim Wilson, Safety and Risk Manager at MEM.
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Ep. 156: Separating Fact and Fiction | Busting 7 Common Work Comp Myths
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Many employers have misconceptions about how workers compensation actually works. Some don't understand what types of injuries are covered. Others aren't sure how claims impact their business - or how they can be involved in the process. These misunderstandings can lead to costly mistakes and missed opportunities to improve workplace safety. Separate work comp fact and fiction with Matt Speight, President and CEO of the Scott Agency.
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Ep. 155: Claims and Artificial Intelligence | Transforming the Post-Injury Process
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Organizations are always looking for ways to be more efficient. While some of those efficiencies are gained through changing standard operating procedures, others come from technological advancements. Learn how artifical intelligence (AI) is set to change the work comp claim process, lowering costs and improving overall outcomes with Mark Phillips, Director of Claims at MEM.
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Ep. 154: The Policyholder Journey | A Guide to Work Comp with MEM
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
If you're a business owner, you know that workers compensation isn't just a policy. It's a tool to protect your employees and your bottom line. But what happens after you receive your policy? How can employers control work comp costs and set themselves up for a smooth renewal at the end of the year? Follow each step of the policyholder journey and discove how to personalize your work comp experience with Lacey Hahn, Customer Engagement Strategist at MEM.
info_outlineTrauma is a term we hear used more often today than ever before. It can lead to a ripple effect, impacting everything from a person's ability to make decisions to how they handle stress. What qualifies as trauma? And how to employers prevent it from leading to distraction and an uptick in injuries on the job? Learn what these stored experiences mean for our minds, bodies - and our safety - with Kelly Campbell, certified trauma-informed leadership coach, author, and keynote speaker.