Education Unit services are provided at no charge and encompass a broad range of health and safety issues, including:
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Train and coordinate with employers and employees to develop health and safety committees
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Provide on-site supervisor training
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Attend union meetings to train membership in health and safety and loss prevention programs
Claims Management. Health and safety are the first steps in cost containment. Prevention is not always 100% effective. If an injury or illness occurs, the Education Unit will assist the employer in proper claims management:
> To implement and assist in the design of various reporting forms and procedures
> To insure compliance with rules and regulations of the Workers' Compensation Act
> To coordinate workers' compensation claims management for employers
> To plan and present case management workshops on a regular basis
> To plan, promote and present seminars statewide to address pertinent workers' compensation issues
> To participate in discussions of workers' compensation issues with labor and management personnel
> Educating high school seniors with The Jobs for Grads Program
> Speak at functions for unions, Chambers of Commerce and professional associations
> Participate in business expositions
For more information, please contact the Education Unit at (401) 462-8100 option 1, WCEdcUnit@dlt.ri.gov, or fax (401) 462-8129.
RI Department of Labor and Training Workers' Compensation Center General Complex
1511 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: (401) 462-8100
Fax (401) 462-8105
TTY via RI Relay: 711
10/28/11
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