News & Issues
BWC Board Approved Changes to the DFWP/DF-EZ Discount Program 3/10
Article date: 3/2010
REVISED 03-26-2010
Program Structure
- Name change of program to "Drug-Free Safety Program (DFSP)"
- Application periods per year:
- Private Employers: Until last business day in JUNE (for 2010 only)
Until last business day in April, (for subsequent yrs) and
Until last business day in October
- Public Employers: Last business day in October
- Create 2 program levels:
- Basic - 4% premium discount (NO random testing)
- Advanced - 7% premium discount (15% random testing)
- No 5-year limit
- Non-continuous participation allowed
- NO CHANGES to “Level 0” (state construction) requirements
Stack-ability for Premium Discount
- DFSP will be compatible with: 3% for Group-Rated w/Advanced Level DFSP; Safety Council; Small Deductible; Salary Continuation (against criteria)
Safety
- Require:
- Online safety assessment of all participating companies
- Advanced Level –Safety Action Plan
- Online accident analysis training for supervisors
- Online accident reporting
Policy
- NO major changes
Employee Education
- MINIMUM of 1 hr. annually (BWC-specified training content assuring curriculum is new each year)
Supervisor Training
- MINIMUM of 2 hrs initially and 1 hr in EACH subsequent years (BWC-specified training content assuring curriculum is new each year)
Drug Testing
- Minimum requirement of 6-panel drug test (adding ecstasy)
Employee Assistance
- Basic Level: Allows for termination
- Advanced Level: second chance required after 1st positive test except per specific circumstances; Employer will pay for assessment.
