Avizent Unveils Newly Enhanced Loss Control Services, Continues Efforts to Help Employers Ensure Compliance and Reduce Workplace Accidents

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers nationwide are recognizing that the federal government intends to expand and strengthen Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) authority, and ensure strict adherence to industry-specific guidelines.  National claims and risk management service provider Avizent is preparing for these changes by expanding its in-house Loss Control program to serve clients nationwide.

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"The federal government is committed to improving workplace safety and ensuring that OSHA guidelines are followed to the letter," noted Thomas Watson, CEO of Avizent.  "With our new Loss Control services, we'll work with employers to develop the training programs they need to help them meet stricter safety requirements and achieve compliance."

Avizent's Loss Control team has more than 20 years of experience developing customized programs for employers of all sizes.  They will work in conjunction with Atlanta-based Risk Consultants, Inc. (RCI) to provide site-specific evaluations as well as web-based training programs.  The team's Loss Control services will focus on helping businesses to achieve regulatory compliance and create the safest possible work environment for their employees.

Avizent's program features enhanced Loss Control services and is designed to ensure compliance with current OSHA mandates, which are becoming increasingly strict.  The program offers training and guidance to help employees recognize and prevent accidents.  It also includes tools focused on incentives that motivate employees to make changes in their safety routine.  Most importantly, the program builds safety procedures into each employee's daily responsibilities.

Services offered as part of Avizent's Loss Control program include:

• Occupational Safety and Health Services
• Risk Control Assessments
• Personnel Exposure Assessment Programs
• Measurement of Physical/Chemical Hazard Exposures
• Occupational Safety/Health Audits
• Uniform Fire Code Requirements for Hazardous and Flammable Storage Area Design
• Inventory Management and Storage Plans
• Chemical Hygiene Plans
• Fire Code Compliance
• Accident Prevention Plans
• Safety Program Development
• OSHA Required Training /Assessments
• DOT Regulatory Training/Assessments

"Avizent works closely with clients to understand their business needs and the key areas important to workers.  We can then develop programs that empower employees to take charge of workplace safety, and help employers reduce accidents and ensure OSHA compliance," added Watson.

About Avizent

Avizent, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the fastest growing national risk management service providers. They offer claims management, medical managed care, alternative risk options and RMIS technology. The company has offices in 40 locations across the United States. For additional information, visit the Avizent website at www.avizentrisk.com or call 888-646-9675.

About Risk Consultants, Inc (RCI)

RCI, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a premiere provider of safety and loss control consulting services. With over 100 certified safety consultants, professional engineers and certified industrial hygienists strategically located across the U.S., RCI is able to deliver customized solutions to its clients.  RCI has decades of experience in providing services including OSHA Regulatory Compliance, Transportation/ DOT Compliance, Property Fire Engineering (HPR Sprinkler Analysis), Insurance to Value (ITV), Industrial Hygiene Assessments, EPA Environmental Engineering, Employee Hazard Site Assessments and Training, Hospital/Healthcare (JCAHO, D&O/Professional Liability), Safety and Aseptic Laboratory Control Systems, and participation in claims reviews.  For additional information, visit the RCI website at www.riskcon.com or call 770-964-1226 / 800-644-RISK (7475).

SOURCE Avizent