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How to reduce your workers’ compensation costs

Sunit Dutta
Brian H. Kleiner

Management Research News

ISSN: 0140-9174

Publication date: 1 July 2000

Abstract

Gives a brief synopsis of the history of industrial injury compensation before going on to consider the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Outlines the objectives of workers’ compensation and the categories under which claims can be made. Considers the cost of workers’ compensation and profiles ways in which leading companies attempt to reduce these through promoting workplace safety. Provides an action plan to prevent work related disabilities occuring and highlights other opportunities for cost control.

Keywords

  • Compensation
  • Health and safety
  • Liability

Citation

Dutta, S. and Kleiner, B.H. (2000), "How to reduce your workers’ compensation costs", Management Research News, Vol. 23 No. 7/8, pp. 74-78. https://doi.org/10.1108/01409170010782226

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 2000, MCB UP Limited

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