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The New Hampshire Job Training Fund
Posted on July 18, 2012 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
“Investing in our workers, ensuring they have the skills companies need to compete globally, continues to be a key part of our state’s successful economic strategy. The Job Training Fund is ensuring that we have a skilled, educated workforce, which is keeping good jobs right here in New Hampshire,” Governor John Lynch
The New Hampshire Job Training Fund, in collaboration with the Community College System of New Hampshire, focuses on …
Click to ContinueTaking Control of Workers’ Comp Costs
Posted on March 30, 2012 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
In a recent issue of National Underwriter, Dave Lenckus gave readers 3 tips for controlling their organization’s workers’ comp medical costs. Much to our liking, the tips are ones we’ve been giving to our clients for years.
Establish a Culture of Safety
Proactive loss prevention is absolutely essential for work environments. Maintaining proper safety throughout an organization can decrease the occurrence of injuries which will ultimately lower your workers‘ …
Click to ContinueThe Importance of New Hire Orientation
Posted on October 26, 2011 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
Loss Control wants you to know that when you hire new employees, effective new hire orientation can not only increase production and save money, it could save a life. Statistics show that somewhere between 75-80% of workers do not receive information or training on how to do their jobs safely. Historically, new employees have been more likely to get hurt on the job than more experienced workers. A recent study …
Click to ContinueOSHA’s Injury & Illness Prevention Program
Posted on August 10, 2011 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
Over the past year, OSHA has been gathering data from trade associations and unions while promoting their initiative I2P2. The initiative would require workplace managers to implement a Injury and Illness Prevention Program. According to OSHA, the program “simple requires employers to develop a program to help them find and fix hazards in their workplaces.”
There are six key elements OSHA sees as necessary components of a successful prevention program, …
Click to ContinueThe Scott Lawson Companies Boost Marketing Efforts With New Hire
Posted on May 20, 2011 - Filed Under Blog | Leave a Comment
The Scott Lawson Companies, a leading Worker Health and Safety, Workers’ Comp Third Party Administrator and Employee Wellness firm in New England, is pleased to announce its recent hire of Miranda Yeaton, who will join The Scott Lawson team as the Marketing & Communications Coordinator. This new position was created in response to current economic challenges and the increased need to develop the brand as well as focus marketing strategies …
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