Workplace Safety in Healthcare

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employees and nurses at personal care facilities suffer over 200,000 work related illnesses and injuries in one year.” The demand of caring for patients on a daily basis causes immense stress on ones body as employees in the healthcare industry are constantly lifting, transferring and turning patients.  The constant […]

Reduce Slips, Trips and Falls in Your Workplace

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Slips, Trips, and Falls Slips, trips and falls are a major cause of injury at home and the workplace.  According to the National Safety Council, “25,000 slip and fall accidents occur daily in the United States; more than 16,000 people die each year as a result of falls; and one in five emergency room visits […]

9 Tips for Effective Workplace Housekeeping

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Click the photo to view the 9 tips for creating an effective housekeeping program! Effective housekeeping can help control or eliminate workplace hazards; it is crucial to safe workplaces. “Good housekeeping is not just about cleanliness; it lays the basic foundation for accident and fire prevention.”  Worker training is an essential part of any effective […]

Understanding Your Ergonomic “Power Position”

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A Power Position may sound like something used by UFC Fighter, Coner McGregor, but it’s actually something we can all use every day, including workplace athletes. It’s also not the “Power Pose” used to inspire confidence that Amy Cuddy explained during her now famous TED Talk. No, a Power Position is about ergonomics and maintaining […]

Changing Behavior, Creating Safer Workplaces

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Our Workers’ Compensation approach is consultative and diagnostic, focusing on identifying and reducing your client’s loss exposure.  Our best-in-the-business team includes Underwriting and Risk Analysis, Loss Prevention and Claims Management. Underwriting & Risk Analysis  Our Workers’ Compensation underwriting and risk analysis process begins with your client submission. We review your submission to ensure that we […]

Site Security: What You Need to Know

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“No workplace is immune from the risk of illegal entry, theft, product tampering, or other types of criminal acts.”   Providing a safe work environment for you and your coworkers means being prepared for a wide variety of possible hazards – including a security incident. With security incidents in the workplace becoming more common, providing improved site […]

Synergy Comp’s Hands-On Approach

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Synergy Comp Insurance Company’s foundation is built on the concept of being “hands-on.” What does that mean? We take pride in being a company that is proactive. Instead of reacting to issues as they occur, we maintain a hands-on, proactive approach so that when challenges do arise, we’re already steps ahead. Hands-on also means that we are getting […]

Being Proactive Is Key for Workplace Safety

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The month of July has just begun and Synergy Comp encourages you to be proactive! Being proactive means “anticipating problems, seeking new solutions and doing your best.” To become proactive, safety must be an active part of everyone’s job.  A strong safety culture includes proper leadership in which the managers or supervisors should engage all […]

Winter Driving: Weather The Road

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Do you enjoy driving in the winter?  Cold temperatures, limited visibility, slippery roads – that’s what winter driving is like in many parts of the country.   “After months of clear, dry roads, even experienced drivers can find themselves struggling to maintain control of their vehicle once ice and snow return.” Synergy Comp encourages you to […]