Workers’ compensation rates for roofing and other aspects of construction vary by state, but the national average is nearly a third of payroll before taxes. Claims history impacts your rates, with frequent or severe workers’ compensation claims typically increasing your premiums. We all know the best claim is the one you avoid. In this session, we will guide attendees through proactive approaches for injury and claim prevention while examining general workers’ compensation trends in our industry. As workers’ compensation claims become more severe and costly nationwide, it’s essential to recognize and avoid common pitfalls. As the saying goes, “manage the claim, or the claim will manage you.”

Attendees should have moderate to advanced knowledge of/experience with: Back office business information, basic workers compensation

Learning Objectives:

• Identify emerging trends in workers’ compensation that affect their workplace.
• Learn how to apply proactive strategies for preventing workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims.
• Understand common workers’ compensation pitfalls and how to apply mitigation strategies in their companies.
• Discover how frequent or severe workers compensation claims can affect your bottom line and financially impact your business.

Presenter:

Adrianne Anglin, CSP

Director of Safety and Risk Management, National Roofing Contractors Association