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September 2009    
Workers' Compensation is one of the least understood types of insurance. Our goal is to provide you with information that will help you understand how to control your Workers' Compensation costs.

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In This Issue

Electronic devices are risky workplace distractions
Including tips on developing policies

The potential hazards of electronic device distractions in the workplace grow as more and more features are added. If you have a policy, now is a good time to review and update it; if you don't have a policy now is the time to implement one...


OSHA launches new National Emphasis Program (NEP) on injury and illness recordkeeping

In response to the perception of under reporting of injuries and illnesses, OSHA launches a new initiative. What they are looking at and how to prepare...


Case Study: CWCAs help Excavating Company dig up answers to reasons for high open reserves

Open reserves are a chronic reason for overcharges in Workers' Compensation and must be vigilantly monitored...


New SHRM reports highlight trends in employee benefits, job satisfaction

The importance of job security and employee benefits in this fragile economy is no surprise, but HR Professionals underestimated the importance of feeling safe in the workplace...



'Coming and Going' rule

A gray area in Workers' Comp, the coming and going rule is explained by Chris Boggs, a Workers' Comp expert...


Study finds adults over 55 unaware of meds' effects on driving

Educating employees on what they should know and ask about prescription drugs can benefit both employees and employers...


Things you should know

New Guidance and Toolkit from CDC on flu

Disability.gov

E-Verify to begin September 8, 2009

DOT implements direct observation of certain drug tests

More employers use employee cost sharing in prescription drug plans

OSHA issues ethylene oxide monitoring guide

Study: Exercise programs reduces neck pain and improves cardiovascular health


Carolina Comp Solutions

email:
jclement@clementins.com

Address:
The Clement Companies
PO Box 1626
Greenville, NC 27835

Phone: 252-756-3702


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Fact of
the Month


Cell phone activity contributes to 636,000 motor vehicle crashes, 330,000 injuries,
and 2,600 fatalities, each year
- Harvard Center of
Risk Analysis

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