How you can control tribal business risk with a risk management plan In earlier blogposts, we’ve talked at length about risk assessment and management, along with loss control. Now let’s get down to brass tacks: What’s keeping you from creating your risk management plan, and keeping it going? “When we talk about risk control, we’re not… Read More
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How to reduce tribal motor vehicle crashes and fatalities
Steps you can take to reduce vehicle fatalities involving your tribe Tribal motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of unintentional injury or death for Native Americans, according to the CDC. In fact, among adults ages 20 years or more, motor vehicle-related death rates for Native Americans are more than twice that of non-Hispanic whites… Read More
5 Steps to preventing restaurant injuries and illness
How to lower your risk of restaurant injuries and illness As a tribal restaurant owner or manager, you’re already aware of the direct costs of an injury or illness, such as higher workers’ benefit premiums. On the other hand, you may not be fully aware of the hidden costs. Besides the medical costs of an… Read More
Emergency Planning for Active Shooter Events
Prepare now for the possibility of an active shooter event Guest post by Clear Risk Solutions Being prepared for life threatening emergencies requires practice. Developing and exercising comprehensive emergency preparedness plans will best serve your staff and visitors during emergency situations. While it’simportant to have plans for events such as fires, earthquakes, or power outages,… Read More
How lockout/tagout safety can prevent accidents at your tribal business
Control your tribal business risks with lockout/tagout safety Designed to protect employees involved in service and maintenance activities, lockout/tagout safety measures guard against the unexpected start-up of machines or equipment or the release of stored energy that could cause injuries. More prevalent in manufacturing companies, a lockout/tagout safety program can also be used at a… Read More
How to protect yourself against mobile ransomware
Mobile ransomware dangers: What you need to know to protect your business As a business owner or leader of a tribal entity, you know the dangers of ransomware on business computers. There’s an emerging threat as well: mobile ransomware. Here’s how it works: Your mobile phone screen freezes, then goes black. Up pops a message saying… Read More
Cyber security: The threat from within
Internal threats to your cyber security Guest post by Clear Risk Solutions Many view cyber risk as a danger that exists outside of their organizations, but some of the biggest threats to security can actually come from within. They’re internal cyber security threats. One of the best ways for a hacker or scammer to gain… Read More
How a safety retail audit can drop your shop’s risks
Schedule a regular retail safety audit to help lower your liability If you’re a tribal retail owner, safety may not be one of your top concerns as are inventory control, employees and bookkeeping. But all it takes is one customer with eyes on their phone tripping at your entrance, a child who runs and falls,… Read More
Confined space safety tips for tribal employees
Employ these confined space safety tips for your tribal workers Working in confined spaces such as ductwork, equipment housings, pipelines or storage bins requires safety practices to protect your employees. These are restrictive spaces large enough to hold a worker, allowing him or her to do the job temporarily, but has a limited entry or… Read More
Why tribal business owners insurance is sometimes neglected
If tribal business owners need insurance, why do they sometimes neglect their risks? Whether you’re a tribal business owner or the insurance agent that helps them handle their risks, you know there’s a plethora of “what if” situations that can keep a business owner up at night. So when it comes to tribal business owners insurance,… Read More