Employee Safety
Fund members can count on reliable training, resources, and guidance to mitigate potential workplace risks and better protect employees from accidents and injuries.
Employee Safety Overview
Employees are the most valuable resource in any educational organization, and there are few workplaces more dynamic. Every day, employees teach students, drive buses, prepare meals, maintain buildings, and perform many other job duties. It’s essential to ensure a safe environment to protect your team and avoid costly claims.
Fund members can count on reliable training and resources to mitigate potential workplace risks and better protect employees from accidents and injuries.
Services Tailored to Your Needs
Fund members that choose our fully funded or aggregate deductible options of Workers’ Compensation coverage benefit from unlimited services tailored to loss histories, worksite risks, and other member-specific needs.
We offer members with our administrative services only Workers’ Compensation coverage the opportunity to purchase a loss prevention package that includes specific services detailed in the service plan.
We’ll Help Build a “Safety-first” Culture
Workplace safety culture thrives on collaboration among administrators, supervisors, employees, and coverage providers. At the Fund, we work with members to develop strong safety programs that help control accidents and their associated costs:
- Safety program reviews, consultations, and recommendations
- Leadership and employee training that addresses your organization’s leading causes of loss
- Worksite inspections and employee observations
- Loss history review and trend analysis
Workers' Compensation
Fund Workers’ Compensation coverage helps injured employees get the care they need and return to work quickly, safely, and cost-effectively.
Employee Safety Training & Events
Employee Safety Resources
Bona Fide Offer of Employment Template
When the doctor clears your injured employee to return to work, use this template to issue a bona fide offer of employment that meets state requirements.
Employee Acknowledgement of Alliance Direct Contracting Program
Employees must sign this form acknowledging they understand how to receive health care in the Political Subdivision Workers’ Compensation Alliance. Available in English and Spanish.
Employee Incident Investigation Worksheet
Uncover and correct the root causes of workplace accidents to reduce the risk of them happening again.
Hurricane Safety Checklist
Follow these tips to protect staff, students, property, and vehicles if a hurricane threatens or hits your community.
Notice of Political Subdivision Workers’ Compensation Alliance Requirements for Work-Related Injuries
Fund members are required to post this notice advising their employees of Alliance requirements. Available in English and Spanish.
Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Form
Complete and submit this fillable form to authorize the Fund to draft invoice payments from your organization's bank account.
What Healthcare Providers Need to Know
Our goal is to help injured employees return to health, and medical providers are essential. Here's some key information and instructions.
Employee Notice of Alliance Requirements
Fund members are required to distribute this FAQ explaining the Alliance and medical treatment options. Available in English and Spanish.
Slips, Trips, and Falls Inspection Checklist
Use this checklist to identify and address hazards that cause costly slip, trip, and fall injuries.
Employee Safety Insights
Elements of Accident Prevention Plans
An accident prevention plan can keep employees safe at work and keep them from taking days off of work. We broke down how to create one and what to include.
How To Manage and Mitigate Your Burn Risks
From bustling kitchens to science labs to maintenance and transportation shops, there are plenty of opportunities for burns to occur at your school or community college.
The Importance of a Thorough Accident Investigation
Conduct accident investigations to uncover the root causes of workplace injuries, correct them, and reduce the risk of similar injuries.
A Bird’s Eye View of Integrated Pest Management Compliance
State law requires schools to designate a trained integrated pest management (IPM) coordinator and implement an IPM program that includes these core elements.
Are Science Experiments at Home Safe?
Online science curriculum vendors should give parents and students the information and equipment necessary to complete assignments safely.
What Style Shoes Should Food Service Staff Wear?
Here's our guidance to a member who asked if croc-style shoes are safe for food service employees.
Fund 101: Strength Through Collaboration
What is risk pooling and what does it offer? The Fund focuses on long-term, stable pricing while offering Workers’ Compensation, Property, Liability, Auto, and Unemployment Compensation coverage.
Leverage Personal Protective Equipment to Control Injuries
Employees should know when to use PPE and how to use it, inspect it, maintain it, and work within its limitations.
5 Things You Need to Know About Workers’ Compensation Coverage
The better you understand the workers’ compensation system, the better equipped you are to take full advantage of its benefits.
Contact Us
Want to learn more? Contact us for information about training and resources to create a safer workplace today.