Workers' Compensation, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training


Education Unit - Services
     
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The services of Education Unit are provided at no charge and encompass a broad range of health and safety issues, including:

arrow Train and coordinate with employers and employees to develop health and safety committees
arrow Provide on-site supervisor training
arrow Attend union meetings to train membership in health and safety and loss prevention programs

 

Claims Management.  Health and safety are the first steps in cost containment. Prevention is not always 100% effective. If an injury or illness occurs, the Education Unit will assist the employer in proper claims management:

arrow To implement and assist in the design of various reporting forms and procedures
arrow To insure compliance with rules and regulations of the Workers' Compensation Act
arrow To coordinate workers' compensation claims management for employers
arrow To plan and present case management workshops on a regular basis
arrow To plan, promote and present seminars statewide to address pertinent workers' compensation issues
arrow To participate in discussions of workers' compensation issues with labor and management personnel
arrow Educating high school seniors with The Jobs for Grads Program
arrow Speak at functions for unions, Chambers of Commerce and professional associations
arrow Participate in business expositions



For more information, please contact the Education Unit at (401) 462-8100 option 1, WCEdcUnit@dlt.ri.gov, or fax (401) 462-8129 .



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Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
Division of Workers' Compensation
1511 Pontiac Avenue, Building 71-1, First Floor, PO Box 20190, Cranston RI 02920-0942
Email: WCEdcUnit@dlt.ri.gov | Phone: (401) 462-8100 | TDD:(401) 462-8006

Sandra M. Powell, Director


updated: July 16, 2008