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“ CompWise is a full-service program for workers ’ comp ,” said Deb Brown , president of Forterra Inc ., AWB ’ s employer services arm . “ An employer can get a return on their investment through a refund ... but safety is the priority ; it is paramount .”
That ’ s exactly what Dancing Goats Coffee appreciates about their longstanding membership in the CompWise program , Shivley said .
Dancing Goats Coffee has been a member of the CompWise program for 19 years . During that time , not only has the program generated refunds on premiums , it has helped guide them through employee injuries , L & I challenges and is a valuable resource in the event unanticipated issues arise .
Shivley said that Dancing Goats Coffee takes all of its employees through extensive trainings in each department to mitigate the potential for accidents .
“ CompWise is a resource to explore and refine safety measures ,” he said . “ CompWise is a resource that helps me do my job well when it comes to safety at work . We value each and every one of our employees . It takes every one of us to make Dancing Goats Coffee work .”
For more information on AWB ’ s CompWise retrospective rating program , visit www . compwise . org or email Debra Brown at Debrab @ forterra-inc . com .
“ CompWise is a full-service program for workers ’ comp . An employer can get a return on their investment through a refund ... but safety is the priority ; it is paramount .”
— Deb Brown , president , Forterra Inc .
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