2020 Construction Planning in the Wake of COVID-19

2020 Construction Planning in the Wake of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic swiftly eroded recent gains in the U.S. and world economies and has exposed economic and societal vulnerabilities that many believed, or at least hoped, would never come to light. There’s no doubt the virus is negatively affecting the economy, American workers and families. Although […]

Bloodborne Pathogens Program

Tech Sheet Bloodborne Pathogens Program Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms present in human blood which can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). A bloodborne pathogens program is necessary in all organizations where employees are exposed to blood or other potentially infectious […]

Business Insurance Cost Recommendation

Business Insurance Cost Recommendation  The NCCI, other state workers compensation regulatory bureaus, and state governments are still working to develop payroll handling and reporting guidance as it applies to the COVID-19 crisis. This holds true for General Liability policies as well. As we all navigate the COVID-19 crisis and its potential impact to the exposure […]

The Best Way to Shore up Your Excavation Safety

Loss Control Insights for Contractors The Best Way to Shore up Your Excavation Safety With a fatality rate that is 112% higher than the rate for general construction, excavation is among the most hazardous construction operations you can undertake this spring. Cave-ins pose the greatest risk, with other potential hazards including falls, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres and […]

Fall Protection Program In Construction

Tech Sheet Fall Protection Program In Construction Falls are the most frequent cause of fatalities on construction sites and account for one out of every three construction-related deaths. Although prevention measures are available, the number of fall-related construction deaths has increased in recent years. OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign includes three simple steps for fall prevention: […]

5 Surprising Things That Put Your Fleet at Risk

Loss Control Insights for Contractors 5 Surprising Things That Put Your Fleet at Risk Sometimes the dangers to your organization’s vehicles are obvious: a deer runs across the road in front of you, or you need to drive through an overhang with low clearance on the way into a worksite. But some hazards are not […]

9 Surprising Habits of Safe Drivers

What makes safe drivers stay safe on the road? The obvious answer is that these drivers obey the rules of the road—they stay within the speed limit, wear a seatbelt, don’t attempt to pass in no-passing zones, don’t drink and drive, and they turn off their phones. Of course, these practices are critical to staying […]

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 […]