Washington Business Spring 2012 | Page 25

what’s working Safety Pays AWB’s CompWise workers’ comp retro program drives down cost by emphasizing safety. Refund payments continue to rise for participants in AWB’s CompWise retro program at the same time that workplace safety improves throughout the state. Jason Hagey It’s well known within human resources circles that a well-managed retro program such as CompWise can generate refunds for member businesses. CompWise customer Print NW received a $40,000 refund in December, said Ned Witting, a co-owner of the Lakewood printing business. “That was a pretty nice surprise,” Witting said. “That’s a big chunk of change for us.” But there are other benefits that come from CompWise, and so