Keep workers safe with ergonomics on the job When we hear the term ergonomics on the job, we often think office environments. Actually, ergonomics is applicable in any job position or work assignment. It’s the science of fitting the job to the worker (not the worker to the job) in order to reduce stress… Read More
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Do you have personal and business emergency plans in place?
It’s National Preparedness Month: Make emergency plans for home and business September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), National Preparedness Month reminds us to create emergency plans for our homes, businesses, schools, and communities – whether natural or man-made disasters. We recommend you make a list as to what preparation… Read More
Safety tips for business recovery after a hurricane or other disaster
Getting back to business: recovering after a natural disaster or hurricane This article originally appeared on Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc.’s corporate blog. A hurricane’s path of devastation can be wide and ongoing, flooding multiple inland counties and causing tornadoes. Tribal leaders, arm your business owners with these tips for recovery after a hurricane. According… Read More
Tribal fireworks display safety tips
How to keep your tribal fireworks display safe No matter the occasion or event, fireworks are a great way to celebrate and attract visitors. Fireworks bring with them the potential for explosive risk for your tribe, however, so be sure to put the safety of the operators and spectators first. Below we’ve listed a number… Read More
Tribal workplace substance abuse
How can tribal employers curb the risk of workplace substance abuse? There’s no doubt that tribal workplace substance abuse on the part of your workers impacts employee safety along with the number and frequency of workers’ benefit claims. But there are steps you can take to curb these incidents and lower your risk of claims… Read More
Funnel these tornado safety tips to your employees and clients
Twister season has begun, so we’re providing a list of tornado safety tips for you, that you can also pass along to employees and clients. Officially, the season is March – June, but in actuality, twisters can occur in just about any month. If you’re a numbers lover, here are a few stats for you:… Read More
How to protect the outdoor winter safety of your workers
Outdoor winter safety: Prepare your outdoor workers If you have employees working outside during cold winter months, you know how crucial it is that they’re prepared for freezing temperatures and their accompanying hazards. We’ve prepared a list of outdoor winter safety tips, provided by OSHA, including how to recognize freezing effects such as hypothermia, frostbite… Read More
7 Reasons why a Tribal Worker Benefits Code is important
The Importance of a Tribal Worker Benefits Code A Code of Compensation Benefits may not be a frequently discussed topic, but is nevertheless an important subject that should be addressed thoroughly by every tribe. Many tribes already have their own codes of benefits and subsequent dispute forums in place. In those cases, regular reviews of… Read More
13 ways to enhance your personal safety via situational awareness
Use these 13 situational awareness tips to increase your personal safety A new year is often a time of taking stock: re-evaluating one’s accomplishments, goals, and personal habits – both the good, and the bad. While many choose to reaffirm their commitment to a healthy lifestyle, many overlook the flip side of the same coin:… Read More
How to protect your tribal business property from earthquake damage
Take these steps to protect your tribal business property from earthquake damage Unlike hurricane or tornado seasons, earthquakes have no particular time of the year that they strike. When they strike, it’s seemingly random, even occurring outside of active earthquake zones along the West Coast. Whether your native lands are along the West Coast, East… Read More