PublicSchoolWORKS Helps Forest Hills School District Save $211,000 in Workers’ Compensation Costs
The Challenge
Need for Improved Safety Training
Forest Hills School District (FHSD) sought to transition from a workers’ compensation pool to a self-insured model. While the financial benefits were substantial, the decision carried risks. A critical requirement for this transition was bolstering staff safety training to reduce workplace injuries and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Inefficiencies in Accident Reporting
Before adopting PublicSchoolWORKS, FHSD relied on a manual, paper-based accident reporting process. This approach not only demanded significant time from administrative staff but also opened the door for errors and delays in incident resolution.
How EmployeeSafe Helped
Streamlined Staff Training
Using PublicSchoolWORKS EmployeeSafe Staff Compliance Training, FHSD introduced an automated process for safety training. Personalized course assignments ensured that employees received relevant training. Chemistry teachers, for instance, were assigned courses on chemical safety, while coaches completed modules on concussion awareness. The system delivered reminders and automatically flagged non-compliance, creating an efficient and proactive training workflow.
Simplified Accident Management
FHSD replaced its manual accident reporting process with the EmployeeSafe Staff Accident Management system. Staff now report incidents through an online form, which automatically notifies relevant administrators. The system also integrates with training assignments to provide retraining for injured employees, eliminating administrative burden while ensuring timely follow-up.
Results
The adoption of EmployeeSafe solutions generated clear and measurable benefits for Forest Hills School District:
- Achieved $211,000 in savings during the first year.
- Reduced time spent on training administration and accident management.
- Minimized workplace injuries, further lowering insurance costs.
- Customer
- Challenge
- Need for Improved Safety Training
- Inefficiencies in Accident Reporting
- Product
- Solution
- Streamlined Staff Training
- Simplified Accident Management
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