As one of Rancho Cordova’s top staffing agencies, Pacific Staffing knows that workers’ compensation is a big expense for many of today’s businesses. So is there anything you can do to minimize the cost, while still ensuring your employees are safe?

The simple answer is: Yes.

Considering that workers’ compensation works like other types of insurance, your costs rise when you have an accident and a subsequent injury. As a result, the best way to keep your costs down is by reducing the number of injuries that occur in the workplace.

Here are 4 ways to help you do that:

1. Determine Where the Safety Issues Are.

To identify workplace safety issues, either bring in safety professionals or assign a team to evaluate your workplace for hazards. Be meticulous in this process. Even if you think a hazard is seemingly minor, document it and deal with it.

2. Implement a Safety Training Program.

Once you know where the issues are, you can train your staff on properly dealing with them by implementing a formal safety training program. Those hazards that can be fixed should be done so immediately.

3. Reward Adherence to Safety Standards.

When an employee knows they’ll be rewarded for exhibiting safe practices while on the job, they’ll be much more likely to adhere to the standards. Rewards can include a bonus, extra days off, or a safety award.

4. Hire a Temporary Staffing Agency.

When you work with a temporary staffing agency, the temporary employees you bring on board remain on the payroll of the agency and are covered by the agency’s workers’ compensation policy. As a result, you can take advantage of a flexible workforce, while also minimizing risks and costs.

Interested in Working With a Staffing Agency?

Give us a call. As one of Rancho Cordova’s top staffing agencies, Pacific Staffing can work with you to identify safety hazards and develop a safety program that can keep your workplace safer and your costs lower. We can also provide you with fast access to the temporary help you need, when you need it.

Contact Pacific Staffing today to learn more.