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Work Comp Schedule Ratings Backed By Science

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Work Comp Schedule Ratings Backed by FSU Research

Some of the Work Comp Schedule Ratings produced by NCCI, WCIRB, and other rating bureaus now have science to back the Schedule Debits or Credits.   The definition of  Schedule Ratings can be found here.

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A recent study by Florida State University has shown that a dull and dirty work areas affect cognitive function.  One of the researches had commented- “Designing jobs to ensure that all workers have some decision-making ability may protect cognitive function later in life, but it’s also about cleaning up the workplace.”

The Schedule Ratings take into account that dirty and unkempt workplaces can cause workers to not pay attention to their jobs.   When the workers stop paying attention, accidents will occur at a much higher rate than a normal workplace.

Below in an excerpt from a Schedule Rating Table – (please note that this is an example.  This table may not apply directly to your state).

Premises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………  5% Debit  to 5% Credit
Physical condition, preventive maintenance, hazards controlled, housekeeping

 The swing on this one area is 10%.   Therefore, just having a clean workplace may possibly save a company a bundle.  Workers Comp is becoming more expensive each year.   I would not want to be the safety and/or Risk Manager person if the  Work Comp Schedule Rating  just added on 10% to the Workers Comp insurance budget.
The lack of basic housekeeping may cause an employer to pay more premiums.   The requirements are just not that hard to comply with for saving premiums.
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