The programs managed by Empire Pacific Risk Management believe that a proactive loss prevention program is necessary to maintain the cost containment goals needed for program stability. Our Loss Prevention activity is based primarily upon one goal: That we provide both specific and effective services for our membership in order to reduce the frequency and severity of expected losses.

Safety Research and Technical Interpretations

A high-quality library of educational videos, technical publications, and regulatory manuals necessary for our field activity is maintained. When participants have questions regarding employee safety and health, we typically have the capability of giving the answer. If we do not have the necessary resources immediately available, we can provide them through subcontracted specialists located throughout the state.

Safety Resource Center

Many technical publications and resource materials are stocked and available to all participants. Such materials include: OSHA publications, toolbox talk information for safety meetings, safety equipment catalogs, safety sign catalogs, and safety video catalogs.

The Loss Prevention Seminars

General Membership Loss Prevention Seminars are conducted periodically to assist participants in identifying reducing and/or eliminating their employee injury risks. Seminars will cover general and specific topics germane to most participants. Participation in these events is important because we will provide valuable information and your customers, peer organizations and Association representatives will be present to network regarding employee safety and health issues. For information, please visit our Calendar of Events page, or contact us directly.

Traditional Loss Prevention Services

Traditional levels of Loss Prevention activities are identified for implementation based upon the program participant’s current and/or expected loss activity including:

Loss Prevention/Safety Program Visits

These visits consist of a Loss Prevention consultant discussing and reviewing the individual participant’s current safety program, while making practical recommendations and suggestions intended towards improving safety in the workplace.

La Capacidad Bilingue – Se habla espanol!

La Compania tiene personal para ayudarles con sus necesidades de entrenar sobre la seguridad en el idoma que sus trabajadores entienden bien: el espanol! Nosotros podemos hacer una cita para dirigir una reunion de seguridad, para dar entrenamiento eficaz sobre temas requeridas por OR-OSHA y para reunirnos con sus supervisores para asegurar buena comunicacion y practicas de supervision. La experiencia demuestra que sus empleados hacen major trabajo cuando tengan mejor instruccion e informacion. La seguridad en el trabajo no es diferente. Cuando reciben respuestas a sus preguntas y cuando entienden perfectamente bien lo que Usted espera, sus empleados trabajaran con mas seguro.

Bilingual Capability – We speak Spanish!

The program has the expertise on staff to assist you with your safety training needs in a language that your workers understand: Spanish! We can schedule a visit to conduct safety meetings in Spanish, to perform effective safety training as required by OR-OSHA and to meet with your lead employees to review proper communication techniques. Experience shows that the more informed your employees are, the better job they will be able to perform. Safety is no different. When employees receive answers to their questions and understand exactly what is expected of them, they will work more safely.

Workplace Hazard Identification

A review of the hazards present at the workplace is often conducted along with a Loss Prevention - Safety Program Visit. The consultant will often (at the time of scheduling) request a tour of any on-site operations to gain a more comprehensive picture of the hazards and risks present. After the tour, we will make recommendations and suggestions regarding those hazards.

Job Site Visits

Many organizations require work activity away from a central location. Therefore, the scheduling of loss prevention & hazard identification visits will be necessary at some of these locations. Our consultants can provide an objective analysis of job site safety procedures.

Large Loss Investigations

The program participant, often in conjunction with our claims specialist(s), is expected to investigate disabling claims. After the occurrence of a severe injury, a program participant may require the assistance of a Loss Prevention consultant (to gather data about the accident as soon as possible). A program representative will be dispatched, as necessary, to investigate and obtain all the mitigating factors surrounding the accident. Subrogation potential is investigated for future recoveries when a third party is responsible.

Additional Loss Prevention Services

Some employers have unique problems / concerns or request special services. Therefore, there may be a need to charge an additional fee for these types of activities. The following are some examples:

Regulatory Program Compliance with OSHA
There are many OSHA requirements of employers that do not explicitly cover an employer’s risks and injury exposures. Assistance can be provided in developing written programs for such regulations. Many employers do not want to contact OSHA for assistance. Our Loss Prevention consultants have the education and training to provide you with the answers you need. We can provide you with detailed compliance instructions, copies of regulations, and sample materials for program development.

OSHA Mock Inspections
Employers can contact OSHA for mock inspections, but many wait months… OSHA provides two types of inspections: Safety and Health. Utilizing the program for mock OSHA inspections will relieve the common fear of additional visits or fines. On-site operations at a central location and/or job site locations can be visited. A regular scheduled, surprise or unscheduled visit (similar to OSHA) can be arranged according to your needs.

Training
The programs have the ability to develop training formats to fit your specific needs. A variety of formats can be established in these training sessions: supervisory, on-the-job with employees and train-the-trainer. Regular rotation of training sessions can be arranged.

Loss Prevention Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Programs… by way of Empire Pacific Risk Management to provide both Loss Prevention services and professional safety assistance to program participants and prospective participants. We will work diligently with our program participants towards identifying employee risks and exposures while providing the highest levels of professionalism in the field of employee safety and health.

www.orosha.org
www.cdc.gov/niosh
www.hazard.com/msds
www.boli.state.or.us