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NYSIF has expanded their PayGo program, allowing employers more convenience and more integration options! Find out about it in this month's eBlast:

https://mailchi.mp/0b7724d9f9c3/august2024

Innovative Risk Concepts is happy to announce that we have declared an increased Dividend of 22.5% for Safety Group 569 - The NYS Medical Arts Trade Group - for the 2022-2023 policy period! - https://mailchi.mp/b58c09f226cc/569-dividend

Have you worked with your employees to complete a Job Hazard Analysis? Following these 5 steps could help you prevent future workplace accidents and costly workers' comp claims!

​1. Choose a job position to analyze
2. Create a task breakdown list that applies to this position
3. Determine potential hazards and risk associated with each task
4. Develop preventative measures for each hazard or risk
5. Document all accidents and modify preventative measures as needed

Safety Group 575 Members will be receiving a notice from NYSIF for a rebill to their current policy. This rebill reflects a reduced rate to the primary class code. - https://mailchi.mp/12540491b28c/575grouprebill

A Stroke can happen at any time to anyone, regardless of age or physical fitness. Do your employees know the signs of someone having a stroke?
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BE FAST

Balance Loss
Eyesight Changes

​ Facial Drooping
Arm Weakness
Speech Difficulty
Time to Call 9-1-1

When an employee is out on workers' comp, when will they begin to receive a loss wages benefit? Read our June eBlast to find out! - https://mailchi.mp/58f300b2e2e8/june2024

June is National Safety Month so how are you enforcing safer practices amongst your employees? Here are some things you could do:

1. Review and update your current Safety Manual

​2. Start scheduling weekly or monthly safety meetings with your employees to review safe work practices

3. Schedule a Safety Training through Innovative Risk Concepts

4. Visit the Group Member Resources page of our website for up-to-date Safety Print-outs

Not sure when your new hires become eligible for Disability or Paid Family Leave Benefits? We're here to help in this month's eBlast - https://mailchi.mp/bdaa79ba7945/may2024

Slips, Trips, and Falls are some of the most common types of workers' compensation claims; and they can also be easily prevented.

​1. Put up signs to alert employees and visitors of slippery floor conditions or block off the area
2.. Clean up spills and leaks immediately, and alert management of any hazardous conditions
3. Cover cords and cables that run across walkways
4. Make sure all walkways and pathways are well lit and clear of debris both inside and outside
5. Use railings when going up and down stairs

What is your business‘ Safety Culture like? Find out why this matters, especially when it comes to your workers’ compensation premium in this month’s eBlast - https://mailchi.mp/6ef787fdc41a/april2024

There's no fooling around this month when it comes to electrical safety! Here are some helpful safety tips pertaining to electrical outlets and power cords:

1. Upgrade all outlets to Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
2. Never overload wall outlets or power strips
3. Never use a frayed power cord. Damaged power cords should immediately be replaced
4. Keep liquids away from outlets, power strips, and power cords.

Innovative Risk Concepts has declared a 17.5% dividend for the NYS Veterinarians' Trade Group for the 2022-2023 policy period. There is more good news on the way for Group Members upon their renewal in June! - https://mailchi.mp/d9635221ffad/575-dividend-17376809

What's the difference between WC and DBL? Find out in our March eBlast! - https://mailchi.mp/41784b4e9fbb/mar2024

Newly Proposed Safety Group Program For Exterminators to be Managed by Innovative Risk Concepts, Inc - https://mailchi.mp/1a18b8e1abdf/new-proposed-safety-group-program

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. With nearly 1,000 eye injuries occurring nationwide each day as the result of a work-related incident, why not take some time this month to review with your employees common eye injuries that happen in the workplace and ways to prevent them.

One of the best ways to prevent an eye injury is to wear properly secured safety glasses or goggles. Protective eyewear can help prevent injuries and damage from chemical splashes, fine particles and flying debris, and hazardous fumes.

As an employer do you know when you are legally required to report an incident to OSHA? Check out the February eBlast to find out! - https://mailchi.mp/46de08572111/february2024

Did you know that companies that have 10 or more employees in industries with high rates of work-related injury/illness are required to maintain OSHA-300 Logs and submit annual reports.

Records must be maintained at the workplace for at least 5 years, with summaries of the previous year being posted annually from February 1st -April 30th.

It's time to post your OSHA-300A Summary for employees to view. This summary must be publicly posted in the workplace from Feb 1st through April 30th - https://mailchi.mp/a78ebe3c26c9/osha300a-posting-17370573

Are you keeping in touch with your employees who go out on workers' comp? Here's what you should be doing after a claim is filed - https://mailchi.mp/a84e7c985b13/january2024

January 3rd is International Mind-Body Wellness Day, a day that encourages everyone to reflect on their overall wellness, both mentally and physically.

As an employer, this could be a good time for you to reflect on how you are supporting your employees and encouraging them to prioritize self-care and healthy living.

​Here are some ways you can help:
1. If you have vending machines on premise, offer healthy options
2. Review different stress-management techniques that employees can practice
3. Create and maintain a safe work environment with open communication, so employees feel they can address mental health with HR

What should you provide your employees after a workers' compensation claim has been filed? We'll tell you in this month's eBlast! - https://mailchi.mp/12061635880f/dec2023

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all of us at The IROC Family of Companies!

Lack of sleep can be harmful to your business. More than 1 in 10 work-related injuries can be attributed to sleep problems. By optimizing schedules and educating employees on the importance of sleep you can not only lower your risk for workplace injuries but also save your business money long-term.

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Try using the National Safety Council's Fatigue Cost Calculator to see how your employee's lack of sleep can be effecting your business.

https://www.nsc.org/forms/real-costs-of-fatigue-calculator

Sign up now for OSHA Recordkeeping Services for 2024 - https://mailchi.mp/4ab9398df767/november2023

Innovative Risk Concepts has declared a dividend for Safety Group 568 - NYS Building Service Contractors Trade Group - for the 2022-2023 year - https://mailchi.mp/ac0b8179d76b/sg568dividend

Cold and Flu Season is just around the corner, so this November take some time to go over some easy tips with your employees to keep the germs away from the workplace.​

1. If you're sick, stay home!
2. Encourage frequent hand washing, with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds.
3. Wipe down commonly used surfaces with a disinfectant.
4. Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.

NYSIF has launched a new app for claimants to monitor and have quick access to their claim. Find out more in our October eBlast - https://mailchi.mp/0e1fb4c0e683/oct2023

New low rates announced for 2024 workers comp renewal - https://mailchi.mp/75f90c5f7e47/august2023

Innovative Risk Concepts, Inc. has officially declared a 20% dividend for members of Safety Group 569 (NYS Medical Arts Trade Group) during the 2021-2022 policy period - https://mailchi.mp/e27f72830231/569-dividend-16825246