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
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OSHA’s top 10+ warehouse safety risks [Infographic]
When it comes to warehouse safety risks, workers need to be aware of potential dangers to stay safe. Also, they need to take these safety issues seriously, such as slips and falls and working around or with heavy equipment. Every week, U.S. companies pay approximately $1 billion in workers’ compensation costs related to workplace injuries…. Read More
Tips to reduce risks to cashiers and retail employees
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 3.4 million cashiers currently working across America. While the rise of self-checkout stands may reduce this number somewhat in the coming years, it is likely that a significant portion of the workforce will remain in these positions for the foreseeable future. With so many… Read More
How to create a construction site-specific safety plan
Tips for your construction industry workers’ benefits clients Unless your workers’ benefits client is new to the construction industry, they’re well aware of worksite risks and typical injuries. You can help them create a site-specific safety plan to increase awareness of risks and help prevent worksite injuries. Why is this so important to share with… Read More
Steps to prevent repetitive strain injuries at work
Many tasks in daily life involve carrying out the same physical motions over and over, and in some cases, these kinds of tasks can also be a part of one’s daily duties at work. It’s important to consider ergonomics when performing these tasks, or the tasks can lead to workplace injury. Preparing large amounts of… Read More
Business website security: Learn the basics
How to keep your website and your business secure Starting March 2020, business life as we knew it changed drastically. The pandemic brought on a hasty “work from home” for many companies. Insurance consumers moved their search for policies to an online marketplace, and insurance companies and agencies struggled to launch appropriate technology. Unfortunately, hackers… Read More
How employee recruiting can help reduce workers’ benefits claims
Did you know that your practices and procedures for employee recruiting can help reduce workers’ benefits claims? Recruiting, hiring and training new workers, along with managing and retaining them, is a growing challenge for many employers. Four generations are active in today’s marketplace, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z’ers, each with their own traits, values… Read More
Help your clients mitigate commercial property risks
As a commercial property owner or manager, your insurance client assumes responsibility for maintaining their building and surrounding property. Whether they own or manage retail, office or industrial buildings or apartment complexes, failing to adequately maintain the infrastructure could lead to major property and liability losses. Share these tips from Zurich to mitigate their commercial property… Read More
How you can prevent business fraud at your company
Is your company at risk? Steps to prevent business fraud Employee dishonesty is more prevalent than we’d like to admit. Let’s face it: No one wants to think that one of their hand-picked employees may be stealing from them or cheating them. Yet it happens more often than we’d think. “Occupational fraud is very likely… Read More
Maintaining safe playgrounds
Playgrounds are essential components of parks, schools, camps and anywhere children gather to play. By design, playgrounds encourage children to grow physically, mentally and socially through creative play and calculated risk-taking. This places a great responsibility on the adults who design and maintain them. Any organization that owns or operates a playground should routinely check… Read More