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...'cause they can get hurt
Georgia HVAC technicians work year-round in humid conditions, repairing and installing air conditioning systems. Workers’ comp insurance ensures financial protection if employees suffer heat exhaustion, falls, or electrical shocks.
Workers' comp insurance provides protection to both the employer and the injured worker. Like other types of insurance, it’s there to help in the event of an incident.
If a worker gets hurt on the job, the insurance company will help pay for the costs associated with their care so the worker is provided for until they return to work.
Since the company had an active workers' comp policy, they are not responsible for paying the medical bills.
For more details on class codes, visit this detailed guide on HVAC Workers’ Compensation Class Codes.
5537 - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning Systems - Installation, Service, and Repair
5537 - HVAC Services
5537 - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning Contractor
5537 - Refrigeration and Cooling Systems - Installation and Repair
3724 - Refrigeration - Installation and Repair (when not connected to HVAC system)
Here’s how to save money:
Classify your workers correctlyFor example - Employees who do clerical work have a different code (8810). Lumping them together with manual labors will increase your premium.
Don't underestimate your payroll
If your payroll is more than was estimated at the beginning of the policy, it will be discovered at audit and you will be billed for the difference.
Have a clear process to report claims
...and make sure your employees know about it. This will make the entire experience easier for all involved. It can even help keep your costs down!
Report every incident- even if it didn't result in a large injury. Some things which seem insignificant can snowball into costly issues.
For more strategies, check out these 6 tips on how to How to Reduce your HVAC Workers’ Comp Insurance Costs.
If the electrical work is part of HVAC installations, it's generally covered. Standalone electrical jobs require code 5190 to be added to your policy.
Policies may cover short-term work in other states. Extended or permanent operations in other states require specific endorsements.
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