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Looking for Worker's Compensation TPA Recommendations
Does anyone have any Worker's Compensation TPA recommendations? I'd like to hear who you use and the pros/cons. We're considering looking at other options. Thanks - Rebecca
- Rebecca Curtis
- Rebecca_Curtis.1
- 2 yrs ago
- 7 replies
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- Robin Throckmorton2 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
Balance Ball Chairs in the Workplace
Does anyone have experience with "balance ball" chairs. We have combined manufacturing and office space. Recently, we have had employees bring in their own personal balance ball chairs.…
- Barbara Maddox
- Barbara_Maddox
- 5 yrs ago
- 6 replies
- 627
- Charles Bowker4 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
Nicotine Testing
Our facility is exploring the possibility of monitoring our nicotine users. Currently, our tobacco users pay a higher health insurance premium. We are toying with the idea of adding e-cig and vape…
- Jennifer Hunt
- Human Resources Aficionado :)
- Jennifer_Hunt
- 3 yrs ago
- 4 replies
- 282
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- Mark Levine3 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
Employee Photo ID Badge System
Does anyone use a photo ID badge system that they love?? We are looking for something that prints double-sided and is easy to use.
- Tara Harpold
- Tara_Harpold
- 4 yrs ago
- 3 replies
- 323
- Faith Stipanovich4 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
Policy/Training for Offsite Safety
One of our employees was carjacked at gunpoint very early this morning when dropping off program materials at an offsite venue. Does anyone have policies,…
- Diana Long
- Diana_Long.1
- 4 yrs ago
- 3 replies
- 397
- Jarlyn Gonzalez4 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
Needle Sticks
What are the best practices for needle sticks for healthcare employers? Are employees required to have blood drawn if the patient's blood is sent for testing?…
- Fatima Noble
- Fatima_Noble.1
- 1 yr ago
- 2 replies
- 13
- Fatima Noble1 yr ago
- Safety and Health
Making Employees Comfortable Wearing Masks in Heat
Hi Everyone! While the CDC is still strongly recommending the use of masks, for employee safety, we are also requiring this for any of our essential workers (who are in our warehouses).…
- Lindsey Wade
- Lindsey_Gardner
- 1 yr ago
- 2 replies
- 69
- Phil Brunner1 yr ago
- Safety and Health
Additional Coronavirus Questions
(These questions came to me from Andrea Gurcsik, Sr. HR practitioner - Steve) Here at First Solar we are starting to put together phase 2 of our Coronavirus plan,…
- Steve BrowneModerator
- Steve_Browne
- 1 yr ago
- 2 replies
- 112
- Jenny Cox Cook1 yr ago
- Safety and Health
Coronavirus in the Workplace Question
(I just had a phone conversation with an HR peer who has employees in California and she asked this anonymously. - Steve) I would like to know what other HR professionals are doing when presented…
- Steve BrowneModerator
- Steve_Browne
- 1 yr ago
- 2 replies
- 93
- Bonita Martin1 yr ago
- Safety and Health
Risk Assessment Vendor Recommendations
Anyone of recommendations for companies that can do a risk assessment of equipment in a manufacturing environment?
- Rebecca Curtis
- Rebecca_Curtis.1
- 2 yrs ago
- 2 replies
- 9
- Lisa Brown Lowry2 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
First Aid Cabinets
Do you have a service that you use to keep your First Aid Cabinets stocked and current? Or, do you take care of them yourself? I'd love to hear what others are doing. Thanks - Steve
- Steve BrowneModerator
- Steve_Browne
- 3 yrs ago
- 2 replies
- 124
- Jennifer Bye3 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
Pre-employment drug screen - Releasing prescriptions to employer
Q: How are employers asking this and not violating ADA? Q: How can an applicant handle this in a way that won't hinder their ability to be hired by the company? Backstory:…
- Kat Hoyer
- Recovering HR Manager - Creator of STEER Your Life Coaching®
- Kat_Hoyer
- 4 yrs ago
- 2 replies
- 371
- Kat Hoyer4 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
Experience with treadmill desks
Hi everyone, My company is remodeling its office and incorporating some workstations that won't be anyone's permanent desk. We are getting a number of adjustable standing/sitting desks,…
- Jessica Stephenson
- HR Technology Enthusiast & Marketer
- Jessica_Stephenson
- 5 yrs ago
- 2 replies
- 462
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- Jessica Stephenson4 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
National Rapid Drug Testing Vendor
We were recently notified that Medtox will no longer provide national rapid drug testing services as of June 1. We use the rapid drug test in cities with construction sites so that a new employee…
- Bonita Martin
- Bonita_Martin
- 5 yrs ago
- 2 replies
- 710
- Charles Bowker5 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
CDC and state / local lifting of COVID-19 Mandates
With the recent CDC announcement on May 13th and the uncertainty around OSHA recordable responsibility on employers, are companies relaxing mask and social distancing mandates at their work sites?…
- Gloria Olson
- VP HR
- Gloria_Olson
- 6 mths ago
- 1 reply
- 41
- Erin (Henry) Rastikis6 mths ago
- Safety and Health
COVID Vaccine Incentive Program
HR Professionals - I got a call from one of our Managers asking if we can start a vaccine incentive program to pay out a monetary incentive to employees that have been vaccinated.…
- Holly Duffy
- HR Professional with 10+ years of experience
- fechtigh
- 7 mths ago
- 1 reply
- 27
- Holly Duffy7 mths ago
- Safety and Health
COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing Center Locations
Over these past weeks I have been trying to provide as many resources and as much information for our staff regarding COVID-19 as possible. I have been made aware of a drive through testing center…
- Yolanda Sherrer
- Human Resources Director
- Yolanda_Sherrer
- 1 yr ago
- 1 reply
- 13
- Sabrina Dunham1 yr ago
- Safety and Health
Onsite Physicals
I am looking for referrals from the group to potentially partner with a healthcare practitioner who holds a national registration with FMCSA to perform onsite T-8 and DOT physicals.…
- Cathy Ward Koop
- Cathy_Ward_Koop
- 2 yrs ago
- 1 reply
- 14
- Brandi Brewer2 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
FREE 3 day festival pass - 10/11/19 through 10/13/19
For my friends, a FREE 3 day festival pass October 11-13. Go to BLINK at night and check out this great Wellness Festival during the day. Special mindfulness movie Friday night.…
- Mark Levine
- Mark_Levine
- 2 yrs ago
- 1 reply
- 11
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- Nikki Smith2 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
Independent ADA Inspector/Company
Can anyone recommend a company/individual that offers ADA inspections? While not work related, I am on the board of the Dayton Dog Training Club (AKC club) and we are looking at purchasing the…
- Michael Wheeler
- Mission driven professional transitioning into the HR Field
- Michael_Wheeler
- 2 yrs ago
- 1 reply
- 6
- Ryan Mount2 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
Safety Glasses Approval Form and Policy Template
Hello, Does anyone have a templates they can share for their Safety Glasses Program. I am looking for an approval form to obtain the Safety glasses, as well as a template for reimbursement.…
- Carol Brooksbank
- Human Resource Manager
- Carol_Brooksbank
- 2 yrs ago
- 1 reply
- 23
- Ryan Mount2 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
Cell Phone/ Distracted Driving Policy
Hello, I am working on updating the cell phone/ distracted driving policy my company currently utilizes and was hoping to have some feedback or sample policies to customize. Thanks much in advance!
- Carol Brooksbank
- Human Resource Manager
- Carol_Brooksbank
- 3 yrs ago
- 1 reply
- 265
- Amy Curtis3 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
DOT Drug and Alcohol Policy
Does anyone have a current DOT Drug and Alcohol policy that they would be willing to share? We have two DOT drivers in the entire company and DOT is not my area of expertise.…
- Bonita Martin
- Bonita_Martin
- 3 yrs ago
- 1 reply
- 271
- Terry Wilson3 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
Return to work post injury
An employee is sent for a drug test and treatment after a work-related injury. Do you allow the employee to return to work immediately or after the negative drug test results have come back?
- Bonita Martin
- Bonita_Martin
- 4 yrs ago
- 1 reply
- 329
- 1
- Jennifer Wurzelbacher4 yrs ago
- Safety and Health
International Travel Safety
Does anyone have an international travel policy as it relates to safety in light of terrorism and social/political unrest? Not an insurance policy, an HR policy. Thanks!
- Jennifer Ellspermann
- Jennifer_Ellspermann
- 5 yrs ago
- 1 reply
- 438
- Charles Bowker5 yrs ago
- Safety and Health

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