With the economy on everyone's minds, many companies are forced to cut corners in their operations. One area that should never be cut is keeping up with safety procedures. A decision to cut safety from a budget can lead to many more serious issues, such as increased injuries that are otherwise preventable, a rise in Experience Modification Rates (EMRs), and an increase in illegitimate workman's compensation claims. While workman's comp was put into place to protect employees getting hurt on the job, there are many instances where individuals abuse it and attempt to extract money for personal gain.
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