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1. Am I required to pay for and purchase my own personal protective equipment (PPE) for my job?
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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.
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2. What is the Provider Relations Council?
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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
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3. What are the costs associated with Loss Prevention and Claims Services?
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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.
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4. Who is responsible for training temporary employees? Who is responsible for providing temporary employees with PPE?
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Answer:
The client company is responsible for the safety of every employee working at their facility, regular staff or temporary employee.
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5. What is the Medical Advisory Board ?
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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.
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