Each year there are approximately 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses plus close to 5,000 fatalities, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics. We’ve compiled a list of the top 13 preventable workplace injuries, and how to prevent them, for you to share with your workers’ benefits clients. By sharing this content, you just might save… Read More
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Steps for business recovery after a wildfire
Few natural disasters can cause as much damage to buildings and additional property like wildfires. Should this happen to your business, you’ll naturally want to return to business as usual as soon as possible. However, just as the need to evacuate prior to a wildfire must be taken seriously, it’s just as important to take… Read More
Top summer safety hazards for outdoor workers
Which of these summer safety hazards do your outdoor workers face? Excessive heat. Wildfires. Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Have you prepared your workers for these summer safety hazards? Add to those hazards the fact that days are longer, with more workable hours. Workers are headed back to the worksite or are starting new jobs. What steps can… Read More
Addressing cybersecurity in the age of AI-enhanced hacking
by Grant Sutherland, Risk Manager – Clear Risk Solutions In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, addressing cybersecurity remains a key component to any organization’s long-term success. As technological advancements make many tasks simpler and faster, they also present new challenges. One of the most pressing challenges is the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. Hackers, leveraging… Read More
Loss control measures to enhance building safety
by Mark Sherwood As May is National Building Safety (2024 Building Safety Month – ICC (iccsafe.org) and Electrical Safety month (National Electrical Safety Month 2024 – Electrical Safety Foundation (esfi.org), it’s a perfect time to refocus on loss control measures for tribal enterprises. For buildings, loss control encompasses a proactive approach to identifying, mitigating and… Read More
Basic Ladder Safety in the workplace
Use ladders safely so workers don’t fall down on the job At some point or another, we’ve all needed to retrieve an object or perform a task at a height that’s just beyond our reach. When that happens, are your tribal employees reaching for approved ladders or stepstools or the most convenient substitute? Ground-level falls… Read More
How to prepare your small business for winter
Follow these steps to prepare your small business for winter As your small business gears up for the holidays and year-end reporting, don’t forget to have a plan in place for severe winter weather. Last year we saw extreme winter weather hit such southern locales as Houston, so now’s the time to begin to prepare… Read More
Clear heavy snow off your roof quickly and safely
Depending on the size of your roof, overhead snow cover could weigh thousands of pounds. Remove it quickly, but with employee safety top of mind. The forecasters and their predictive models were correct. Your region has been hit by a severe winter storm, with major, perhaps record-setting, snowfall and bone-chilling temperatures and winds. Local businesses,… Read More
How employers can help manage workplace stress
While occasional, light stress can be good, helping us achieve that goal, finish that project and overcome obstacles – too much stress is detrimental to our health, both physical and mental. Employers, learn how you can recognize workplace stress in individual members of your team, and how you can help them overcome much of the… Read More
On-the-job stretches to help construction workers prevent injuries [infographic]
Prevent injury with these stretches for construction workers It’s no secret that construction workers hold probably the most grueling jobs in the nation. Injuries are unfortunately commonplace, from a sprained wrist or ankle to a debilitating fall or even a fatality. Safety issues are a constant focus, including safety meetings, use of safety harnesses, equipment… Read More