Loss Prevention
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does the Beacon charge for Loss Prevention services?
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Can I, a worker, request any of the Beacon’s loss prevention services?
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Am I required to pay for and purchase my own personal protective equipment (PPE) for my job?
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How do the Beacon Loss Prevention inspections differ from OSHA inspections?
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How much does the Beacon charge for Loss Prevention services?
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All Loss Prevention services of the Beacon are free of charge to our policyholders.
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Can I, a worker, request any of the Beacon’s loss prevention services?
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Only your employer, our policyholder, can request Beacon services. We suggest that you speak with your company’s safety department who can then request LP services.
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Am I required to pay for and purchase my own personal protective equipment (PPE) for my job?
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No. Employers are obligated to evaluate the hazards associated with each job and then provide, at no cost, workers with the appropriate PPE to do that job.
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How do the Beacon Loss Prevention inspections differ from OSHA inspections?
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The Beacon’s loss prevention consultants work with policyholder to identify and eradicate hazards in the workplace. The Beacon uses OSHA standards as a guide and baseline for identifying unsafe conditions or practices. OSHA is branch of the federal government charged with enforcing safety standards. OSHA's mission is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health.
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