Worker’s Comp Challenges
Which of these 10 Worker’s Comp challenges concern you the most? Risk and Insurance editors are working on an in-depth report about your most critical Worker’s Comp challenges for 2020 and we would like to hear from you. All responses will be confidential. The 10 critical challenges we identified for 2020 are: The changing workforce/population […]
How To Handle Addiction in the Workplace
How To Handle Addiction in the Workplace Addiction to drugs has become an epidemic in our country. So much so, that this problem often carries over into the workplace. Employers should educate themselves on the legal issues surrounding this matter to reduce the risks of liability that can result from taking certain employment related actions. […]
Tips for Finding Transitional Work for Injured Employees
Loss Control Insights Tips for Finding Transitional Work for Injured Employees How and when to allow injured employees to return to work is a frequent dilemma, especially when employees are still unable to perform their regular duties. It can be tempting to take the easy route and leave these workers on the sidelines, but that […]
Is Workplace Bullying Illegal?
Is Workplace Bullying Illegal? Workplace bullying is on the rise. While statistics vary, some studies reveal that nearly half of all workers in America have been affected by workplace bullying, either as a target or as a witness to abusive behavior against one of their co-workers. Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines bullying as “abuse and mistreatment of […]
Maximize Your Roof Investment With Roof Inspections
Loss Control Insights Maximize Your Roof Investment With Roof Inspections Roof failure is a leading cause of commercial property losses. Neglecting the condition of your roof can increase the likelihood of wind and hail damage, lead to failure and collapse, and accelerate the development of leaks that create mold and indoor air quality issues. Research […]
12 Steps to Hiring the Best Drivers Despite a Driver Shortage
Loss Control Insights 12 Steps to Hiring the Best Drivers Despite a Driver Shortage Whatever your industry—operating a fleet of 18-wheelers, managing buses for a school district or transporting bobcats and tools for a landscaping company—you are probably experiencing a shortage of qualified drivers. “In fact, by 2020, it’s expected that the U.S. will be […]
CAN TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING BE ALL THAT BAD?
CAN TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING BE ALL THAT BAD? Managing growth while staying profitable Controlled profitable growth is critical to long-term success. However, growing too fast without properly managing growth can contribute to the demise of any construction company. It wasn’t that long ago when construction spending came to a screeching halt. Many […]
Jump Starting Safety: Preventing Injuries to New Hires
Loss Control Insights for Contractors Jump Starting Safety: Preventing Injuries to New Hires Your Newest Workers are Also Most At-Risk It’s not surprising to most of us that new employees are most at-risk for injuries at work. They may be unfamiliar with the equipment and untrained in safe work procedures. These risks are amplified for […]
LOSS PREVENTION AND SECURITY TECHNIQUES FOR EQUIPMENT OWNERS
MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS Risk management is sometimes considered to be an extra cost that, if avoided, will increase profitability. Not investing time or money in risk management programs may save a few dollars in the short term, but in doing so you increase the risk of major financial loss and/or increased insurance costs in the long […]
CONTRACTOR POLLUTION EXPOSURE EXAMPLES
CONTRACTOR POLLUTION EXPOSURE EXAMPLES Silt/Sedimentation Exposure A Subcontractor is hired by a General Contractor to construct a new office building on vacant, undeveloped land. During the initial clearing/grading phase, the Subcontractor improperly installs silt fencing. Heavy rain occurs for a one week period resulting in runoff of silt/ sedimentation to an adjacent property and stream. […]