1. Am I required to pay for and purchase my own personal protective equipment (PPE) for my job?

Answer:
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.

2. What is the Provider Relations Council?

Answer:
The Provider Relations Council (PRC) is a group of medical providers (chosen from the PPN) and The Beacon personnel, established to provide a forum to address and resolve our common workers’ compensation issues. The responsibilities of the council include

3. What are the costs associated with Loss Prevention and Claims Services?

Answer:
All Loss Prevention and Claims services are provided free of charge with the policy. Please contact our Loss Prevention or Claims departments for assistance.

4. Who is responsible for training temporary employees? Who is responsible for providing temporary employees with PPE?

Answer:
The client company is responsible for the safety of every employee working at their facility, regular staff or temporary employee.

5. What is the Medical Advisory Board ?

Answer:
The Medical Advisory Board or MAB is a group of medical, legal and rehab professionals responsible for developing the rules, protocols, procedures and fees as it relates to the treatment of injured workers.