Worker guide news

The right turn in a mid-life change of course
In August 2004, Mike Toney suffered an on-the-job injury affecting his neck and shoulder. His doctor told him he couldn't go back to his old job; it was time to look for something else.
No strain, no claim
It happens every day. In fact, in 2006 it happened to workers covered by SAIF more than 42 times a day for a combined cost of over $94 million.
Rewarding work
When injuries went off the charts in Hood River County, employees changed the safety culture and reduced them almost to zero.
Antonio Ruiz: Una buena ganancia para todos
With return-to-work programs and a supportive employer in his corner, not even a broken back could keep Antonio Ruiz down.
Survey shows injured worker satisfaction with SAIF continues to rise
Ratings increase some for core measures of customer satisfaction, including overall service quality, aspects of the claim experience, and general attributes of SAIF.
Teen safety
Teens are at risk of injury in the workplace just as much as their older peers. Help young employees avoid injury at work.
Welcome to the new Worker Guide on saif.com!
You probably noticed that we’ve made some changes to our website. The most visible change is the new look of our site.
We’ve updated the unique SAIF brand
Beginning this month, you’ll see a number of new and exciting things happening at SAIF Corporation.
Communication across cultures
A key part of any good safety program is good communication. But when your workers speak multiple languages, how do you get the message across?
Back in the game: injured worker Ray Merritt
One frosty winter morning, groundskeeper and maintenance worker Ray Merritt was unloading groceries at Baker High School. As he stood up and turned to life a box of vegetables, he heard a loud pop in his back.
Falls from ladders
Falls from ladders are common and costly: In one recent period, the average number of days lost from work was 37. Learn how you can prevent ladder accidents.