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
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
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
Promote safe driving with a commercial vehicle safety program
June is National Safety Month, an annual observance to help keep each other safe in the workplace and anyplace. One of the weekly topics this year focuses on Roadway Safety, so what a perfect time to discuss the importance of a commercial vehicle safety program for your tribal enterprise. Having an effective commercial vehicle… 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
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
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