Practical tips to enhance worker safety and control claims costs Although safeguarding worker safety is an important business objective, workplace injuries are an unavoidable reality employers must face. After examining over 1.2 million workers’ compensation claims submitted between 2015 and 2019 to develop its 2023 Injury Impact Report, Travelers Companies, Inc. revealed that a staggering… Read More
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Navigating workplace seasonal safety challenges
Guard against cold weather workplace challenges Many welcome the transition from the heat of summer to cooler fall and winter weather, especially outdoor workers. However, with seasonal changes, workplace risks evolve, creating unique challenges for your employees. By advising them on seasonal best practices, you, too, play a crucial role in safeguarding employee well-being and… 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. Each year, we continue to see extreme winter weather hit several locales across the country, so now’s the time to begin… Read More
Fire prevention tips for small tribal businesses and shops
Use these fire prevention tips for small tribal businesses to better equip your shop or office for suppression and safety Fires can be catastrophic for small businesses. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 3,000 fires cause irrevocable damage to properties each year. Fires are generally more common during the day; however, property… Read More
Prepare for tornadoes and windstorms
Storm safety: Don’t wait to prepare for tornadoes and wind storms One of the deadliest characteristics of a tornado is the fact that they can touch down nearly anytime, anywhere, with little to no warning. In many cases, those in the tornado’s path may only have a handful of minutes to respond before the tornado… Read More
Top 13 preventable workplace injuries
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
Help Tribal clients douse construction fire hazards
Share these prevention steps to mitigate construction fire hazards Building sites are hotbeds for construction fire hazards (pun intended). Every site has combustible waste materials, solvents, hot works processes and unfinished electrical systems. Add in the risk of vandalism and worker carelessness, and you have a volatile menace on your hands. Your client should have… Read More
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
Prevent the shock: Workplace electrical safety
Electrical hazards cause more than 300 deaths and 4,000 injuries each year among U.S. workers. Electrocution is sixth among causes of workplace deaths in America. Since every worksite uses electricity, workplace electrical injuries are a real threat in any industry. Most of these accidents might have been prevented with these workplace electrical safety steps. Granted, electrical… Read More