Ep. 157: Safety Recommendations | How Custom Solutions Benefit Businesses
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Release Date: 06/16/2025
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.
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Ep 153: Work Comp Claim Length | How Employers Can Improve Post-Incident Process
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A claim that lingers for months—or even years—can create uncertainty, increase costs, and impact both the injured worker and the business. Several factors can keep a claim open longer than expected, such as medical complications or legal roadblocks. Learn why claims are often delayed, and what employers can do to help keep the process moving, with Shannon Fox, Claims Operations Manager at MEM.
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Ep. 152: Slips, Trips, and Falls | Don't Sweep Safety Risks Under the Rug
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Slips, trips, and falls are a persistent problem across industries. Despite extensive studies, detailed recommendations, and countless safety initiatives, these incidents continue to rank as the number one cause of workplace injuries. Learn how these safety risks can be symptoms of an unhealthy company safety culture with Tim Wilson, Safety and Risk Services Regiona Manager at MEM.
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Ep. 151: New Hire Onboarding | Setting New Employees Up for Success
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Year over year, new hires account for many on-the-job injuries. With increased turnover and higher expectations, employers often expect new hires to get right to work without proper onboarding and training. Expecting a new hire to use "common sense" while working is not a safety strategy. Learn how to properly onboard new hires and set them up for success with Sheila Schmidt, Safety and Risk Services Manager at MEM.
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Ep. 150: From Baby Boomers to Gen Z | Building Safety Programs for a Multigenerational Workforce
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Across industries, many companies share a commonality: a multigenerational workforce. Whether it's fresh-from-school Gen Z new hires to seasoned baby boomers, employers face the challenge of creating a safety program that works for everyone. Learn how to bridge the gap between generations - and keep everyone safe - with Curt DeWeese of Briotix Health.
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Ep. 149: Safety Grant Program | Investing in Innovation and Risk Reduction
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Every business faces safety challenges. For some companies, addressing those challenges can become difficult or cumbersome. The cost could potentially grow too high for them to afford. MEM offers an opportunity to help offset those costs and tackle safety challenges head-on. Discover how MEM's Safety Grant program offers businesses the opportunity to offset costs and tackle safety challenges head on with Tisha Greco, MEM's Resource and Support Center Manager.
info_outlineFor 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.