Ensuring workplace safety can be daunting. Employers face complex challenges, from understanding evolving regulations to identifying and mitigating hazards specific to their industry. The responsibility may sometimes feel overwhelming, but business owners don’t have to shoulder the burden alone.
ICW Group’s Risk Management Team shares the same goal as you: create a safe working environment that protects your workforce and your bottom line.
A Proactive Approach
A proactive approach is essential for effective risk management. The ICW Group process starts with a comprehensive risk assessment within the first 45 days of policy inception. This isn’t just a cursory check; it’s a thorough evaluation conducted by risk management consultants who understand the unique risks associated with your specific industry.
Step One: Creating the Foundation for Safety Success
The initial risk assessment is the cornerstone of ICW Group’s approach. During this assessment, risk management professionals will work with the policyholder using a customized approach that ensures the assessment is tailored to the specific needs and challenges of your workplace.
ICW Group’s Risk Management Team brings decades of industry-specific knowledge that helps policyholders identify potential hazards and recommend practical solutions. Policyholders can partner with our risk management team to address important safety issues like fall prevention, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and more.
The data and information collected during the initial meeting with the Risk Management Team help form the basis of an ongoing safety action plan. Based on the findings, recommendations for ongoing risk mitigation may be made.
Policyholder’s action plans are supported by key resources that help businesses take the reins of their workplace safety culture. Our focus and driving motivation are around injury prevention, and we’ve seen great success in this area. It’s no accident that our policyholders’ claim frequency drops an average of 11 percent by the second policy term once they begin working with us.
Standout Services
Let’s take a look at some of the most utilized Risk Management services offered by ICW Group.
Access to Safety OnDemand®
Safety OnDemand is an online platform that offers customizable training modules, interactive learning and planning tools, regulatory compliance assistance, and an extensive resource library. Featuring a diverse range of resources in various formats including webinars, articles, meeting kits, training materials, and more, Safety OnDemand offers timely information on topics that matter to the leaders in your field.
Safety Leadership Training
A culture of safety starts at the top. ICW Group’s Risk Management Team offers Safety Leadership Training to empower leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to foster a safe work environment. Trainings cover essential topics such as risk management, safety communication, and employee engagement. By equipping leaders with the right tools, ICW Group helps create a proactive safety culture that permeates the entire organization.
Ergonomic Evaluations
Ergonomics is a critical area to consider when prioritizing employees’ comfort and productivity. Poor ergonomics can lead to musculoskeletal disorders, which are among the most common workplace injuries. Our Risk Management Team evaluates workstations, tools, and equipment to ensure they are designed for optimal comfort and efficiency. They offer practical recommendations, such as adjusting workstation heights, providing ergonomic chairs, and redesigning tasks to reduce repetitive strain. By addressing ergonomic issues, employers can enhance employee comfort, reduce injury rates, and improve productivity.
Incident Support Services
Despite the best preventive measures, incidents and injuries still happen. ICW Group’s Risk Management Team offers robust incident support services to help policyholders manage and respond to workplace incidents. This includes accident investigation assistance to determine the root cause of incidents, providing guidance on regulatory reporting requirements, and offering strategies to prevent recurrence. We offer comprehensive supportive services for employees too, including a 24-hour Nurse Triage Hotline that provides immediate assistance following an injury and an online Injured Workers Center, which offers accurate information to help employees navigate the aftermath of an incident. We’ll also ship posters, stickers, and flyers free of charge to help educate your employees about the Nurse Triage Hotline and what to do when an injury occurs.
Noise Dosimetry Analysis
Excessive noise levels in the workplace can lead to fatigue, hearing loss, and other health issues. ICW Group’s experts perform noise dosimetry analysis to measure noise levels and identify sources of excessive noise. They then work with policyholders to develop strategies to mitigate noise, such as installing sound barriers, providing personal protective equipment (PPE), and implementing administrative controls to limit exposure. This proactive approach helps to protect employees’ hearing and overall well-being.
Industrial Hygiene (IH) Evaluation
Industrial hygiene is devoted to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental factors or stresses arising in or from the workplace, which may cause sickness, impaired health and well-being, or significant discomfort among workers. Our consultants use a qualitative approach to identify potential health hazards and make recommendations for quantitative evaluation if necessary. The evaluation involves a comprehensive assessment of potential hazards in the work environment, including chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks. Our experts conduct thorough walkthroughs and employee interviews to identify these hazards and evaluate their potential impact on workers. By understanding the nature and extent of these risks, we can provide tailored recommendations and preventive strategies to mitigate them, ultimately fostering a safer and healthier workplace for all employees.
Floor Traction Assessment
A floor traction assessment is a vital service designed to enhance workplace safety and minimize the risk of slip-and-fall accidents. Our Risk Management Team conducts detailed evaluations of flooring surfaces to measure traction levels with advanced tools and methodologies. This assessment identifies areas with insufficient traction, which can pose significant hazards to employees and visitors. By pinpointing these problem areas, we offer actionable recommendations for improving floor safety, such as surface treatments, maintenance practices, and footwear guidelines. Implementing these solutions not only helps prevent accidents but also reduces potential liability claims, fostering a safer and more secure environment for everyone.
The Value in Partnership
Providing a safe work environment is essential to a thriving and productive workforce. ICW Group brings over five decades of experience helping companies of all sizes across hundreds of industries significantly reduce risk and save on the cost of workers’ compensation insurance.
Maintaining a safe work environment is a continuous process that requires ongoing attention and effort, and our Risk Management Team is committed to your long-term success in this journey. With continuous support and guidance, we help employers stay ahead of potential risks and ensure compliance with ever-changing regulations. By leveraging the support of ICW Group, policyholders can navigate the complexities of workplace safety with confidence, knowing that they have a trusted partner by their side.
We look forward to working with you to create a safer work environment so that at the end of each day, everyone goes home safe!
