Workers Compensation Panel of Doctors

As an employer it is in your best interest to provide employees with a panel of doctors which is approved by you and your insurance carrier.

-Advantage to Employee: By setting up a panel of doctors prior to a claim occurring it provides your employee with much needed direction at the time of a serious claim.

- Advantage to Employer: It forces employees to consult with physicians that understand the importance of helping them recover from there injuries as soon as possible and return to work.

If you would like more information on how to setup a panel of doctors we at Kimberley Vassal Insurance Services are here to assisted you, please contact us by phone 800.511.9377 or visit our website at http://www.kimberleyvassal.com/

Work Safely in Hot Weather

We at Kimberley Vassal Insurance Services want to pass this valuable information along. As Sgt Esterhouse of Hill Street Blues has coined “be careful out there”
Those hot, hazy days of summer are approaching. The heat can be especially harmful for those who work outdoors in direct sunlight or in hot environments, making them susceptible to heat-induced illnesses such as heat stress, heat exhaustion or the more serious heat stroke.

“Working in extreme temperatures is not only uncomfortable, it can be life-threatening,” said acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Jordan Barab. “As we move into the summer months, it is important for workers and their employers to minimize the chances of heat-induced illnesses, and imperative that they recognize the signs of heat stress and take proper precautions to reduce the chances of illness or death.”

High temperature and humidity, physical exertion and lack of sufficient water intake can lead to heat-related stress. Symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke include confusion, irrational behavior, loss of consciousness, abnormally high body temperature and hot, dry skin.

OSHA advises workers to take preventive measures such as reducing physical exertion and wearing light, loose-fitting clothing. The agency advises employers to provide workers with water and regular rest periods in a cool recovery area.

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