The Importance of Keeping Non Profit Employees Safe

In any type of business, whether non profit or otherwise, employee safety should be a primary focus. As we discussed in a previous post, all types of businesses share the need for workers compensation. Non profit administrators often think that obtaining this coverage is too expensive or unnecessary, but they would be wrong. Simply put, the right Workers Compensation Insurance coverage will save your organization from failing, due to the catastrophic nature of Workers Comp claims that are bound to happen throughout the course of your career.

All non profit employers have a large role to play in providing a safe and healthy workplace. In fact, due to the Health and Safety Act of 1992, employers are required to:

• Be responsible for providing a safe working environment
• Ensure their employees are properly trained and supervises so they can work safely
• Work with their employees to identify hazards, ensure those hazards are eliminated, and prevent hazards when possible.

In addition to causing financial and emotional issues for the injured worker and their family, worker injuries can also cause employers to suffer lost production and profit, plus create emotional and economic costs for their community.

All jobs have hazards, and non profit organizations are no exception. Many times hazards may be taken for granted because they are so familiar, or even overlooked just to “get the job done.” However, it’s imperative that non profit owners and administrators be aware of the hazards they face day to day, and ensure that their employees are trained on proper safety procedures. Doing so could not only help avoid employee injury, but may also prevent a workers compensation claim against your client.

At Charity First, we offer Workers Compensation as well as many other coverages as part of a comprehensive Non-Profit Insurance Program. Be sure to check with your state laws to determine how much Workers Compensation coverage is required, as Workers Comp laws vary by state. Please contact us today at (800) 352-2761 to learn more.