Course Description

AFSA Florida Fire Con Conference 2025

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Real Talk: Workers’ Comp & Jobsite Safety for Fire Sprinkler Contractors


Type:
Workers Comp,Safety
Location:
Conch
CEUs:
2
Date:
Sep 16th
Time:
8:00am - 10:00am

Course Description:
In this no-fluff panel, veteran fire sprinkler contractors and HR professionals share firsthand experiences managing workers’ compensation claims, reducing jobsite injuries, and building safety cultures that actually work. Learn from costly mistakes, smart risk management strategies, and successful approaches that have led to reduced claims, lower EMRs, and stronger jobsite accountability. This session is built for real-world application, not textbook theory.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand common workers’ comp claim triggers in fire sprinkler work.
  • Identify safety practices proven to reduce injuries and insurance costs.
  • Recognize how documentation and communication affect claim outcomes.
  • Apply HR and field-tested strategies to improve employee accountability.
  • Prepare actionable steps to lower their Experience Modification Rate (EMR).
Russ Leavitt, Jessica Cox, & Tera Cox
Panel