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Fall 2014 Issue
Food for Thought...
There is no way possible to avoid a
workers’ compensation plan. Accidents
will happen, but by implementing
strong workplace safety policies and
procedures you can reduce the risk.
Good safety practices will set proactive
health and safety standards that can
often guard against foreseeable injuries
that may result in small claims that
drive up your premium.
The Ohio Restaurant Association works
with our safety partners – CareWorks
Consultants Inc., our third party
administrator; CareWorks, our managed
care organization; RiskControl360°,
our plan’s health and safety adviser;
and Kastner, Westman & Wilkins, the
law firm that assists the CareWorks
Family of Companies on matters related
to workers’ compensation, safety and
human resources management. We
want to help you educate your staff on
the measures they can take that reduce
exposure to health and safety dangers.
The ORA believes that, by incorporating
the strategies outlined within these
pages, you will be able to reduce your
employees’ risks of injury exposure and
workers’ compensation claims that can
impact your business’ bottom line for
years to come.
Workers’ compensation insurance
should not be viewed as “another
business expense.” It is extremely
valuable for you to weigh the impact
it has on your revenue and to examine
how proper safety measures can
safeguard you and your staff from being
exposed to accidents before they occur.
If you’re a participant in the ORA
Workers’ Compensation Group Rating
Plan and you manage this aspect of
your business well, you’ll have the
peace of mind to get a good night’s
rest. However, if you don’t, your life
can be a nightmare, which is why our
group plan is such a valuable member
benefit that safeguards your business.
If you have questions, just reach out to
us. We’re here to serve you.
Working with our aforementioned safety
partners, ORA Director of Member Services
and IT Laura Morrison serves as the
association’s in-house workers’ comp
expert. She also works closely with
other leading industry experts and the
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
(BWC) to help the ORA assist you in
protecting your business from costly
workers’ compensation claims. If
you have any questions, you should
contact her at (866) 331-6424 or via
email
By Jarrod Clabaugh,
Editor and Director of
Communications,
Ohio Restaurant
Association
The Importance of
Targeted Safety Strategies
Apply these tips to reduce your risk of
higher workers’ compensation premiums
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Roy Getz – Top Notch Restaurant Group
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Geoff Hetrick
EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Jarrod Clabaugh
ORA BOARD MEMBERS
Robert Abruzzi – Bob Abruzzi Consulting, LLC
Paul Belle – Firehouse Subs
Lynn Brown – Outback Steakhouse
Jerry Cagle – Gordon Food Service
Gary Callicoat – Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
Thomas Coffman – Morone’s Italian Grill
Joe Eulberg – Bob Evans Farms
Doug Fahrenholz – Wasserstrom Company
Jeff Fix – Avalon Foodservice, Inc.
David Frissora – Wendy’s Co.
Roy Getz – Top Notch Restaurant Group
Mike Haunert – Sysco Cincinnati, LLC
Nick Kostis – Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant & Club
Sam Lindsley – Michael Symon Restaurants
Mario Parisi – Green Nature Marketing/I-Supply Company
Roger Parker – The Toledo Club
Ed Pickens – Ed Pickens’ Cafe on Main
Ann Reichle – Angelina’s Pizza
Jamie Richardson – White Castle
Michael Short – Royalwood Caterers
Mike Sopko – OSI Restaurant Partners
Michael Sylvester – Hide-A-Way Buffalo Grill
Sheila Trautner – Taste Hospitality Group
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