Do you have the right strategies in place to control your workersý compensation costs? To help you establish a benchmark, this survey takes a comprehensive look at workersý compensation issues, including premiums and deductibles, safety committees and their role, general safety policies, and market concerns.

The survey was conducted in spring, 2010 and was available to individuals through the Zywave website. Approximately 803 respondents completed the survey.

Demographic Information

In what state is your organization based (the most employees)?

                  New England ý 5%

Mid-Atlantic ý 13%

West North Central ý 12%

East North Central ý 20%

South Atlantic ý 15%

East South Central ý 4%

West South Central ý 7%

Mountain ý 9%

Pacific ý 15%

In which industry/sector does your organization operate?

Accommodation and Food Services ý 1%

Administrative Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services ý 1%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting ý 1%

Arts, Entertainment and Recreation ý 2%

Construction ý 15%

Educational Services ý 6%

Finance and Insurance ý 6%

Health Care and Social Assistance ý 12%

Information ý Telecommunications, Broadcasting, Data Processing ý 3%

Management of Companies and Enterprises ý 1%

Manufacturing ý 23%

Mining, Quarrying, Oil and Gas Extraction ý 0%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services ý 8%

Public Administration ý 4%

Real Estate and Rental/Leasing ý 2%

Repair, Maintenance, Personal Services, Religious Organizations ý 3%

Retail Trade ý 5%

Transportation and Warehousing ý 3%

Utilities ý Electric/Natural Gas Distribution, Water and Sewage ý 1%

Wholesale Trade ý 4%

How many employees does your organization have?

Less than 50  - 38%

        50 to 99   -  19% 

100 to 499     - 34%

500 to 999    -  6%

1000+           -  3%