Workers’ compensation generally is a major component of the insurance costs for a linen, uniform and facility services company. Laundry operators recognize this, and many have experienced the pain and expense of not having proper safety protocols in place to contain workers’ compensation losses. Meanwhile, other companies have seen the rewards of building and maintaining a strong safety culture and integrating safety into the everyday operations of the business.

First of all, what is workers’ compensation and why does your company need it?

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits to an employee who has suffered a ...