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
Workers' Benefits
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
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
Inspect facilities for accessibility to enable the disabled
One of the main goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is to afford protections for those with disabilities in public spaces. While great strides towards this goal have been made since the act was first passed, complete accessibility for everyone remains an ongoing journey. Every person’s needs are unique, and the term “accessibility”… Read More
On-the-job stretches to help construction workers prevent injuries
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
Common respiratory hazards in the workplace
Breathe easy: What common respiratory hazards are at your workplace? We know that tobacco smoke and vaping are threats to pulmonary health. But commonplace occupations may present inhalant hazards without a worker even knowing. To protect the pulmonary health of your tribal workforce, it’s wise to take a closer look at your operations, adding appropriate… Read More
Preparing for a workers’ benefits audit
Tips for your workers’ benefits audit It’s audit time for expiring workers’ benefit policies, whether it be a physical or telephone audit. Our goal is to prepare our mutual clients for the auditor’s visit or call. Here are workers’ benefits audit preparation tips for you to provide your clients on how to avoid paying additional… Read More