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
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Winterize your vehicle fleet to minimize claims in deep freeze months
How to protect and winterize your vehicle fleet Winter has settled in to stay for a few more months, so it’s crucial to winterize your vehicle fleet if you skipped it last fall. More than 136,000 Americans are injured and over 1,800 are killed on snowy, slushy or icy pavement every winter, says Icy Road… 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
How to reduce your business risk exposures by planning ahead
Forecast and evaluate business risk exposures to manage future loss When evaluating your business risk exposures, name your biggest nightmare. What’s the worst that could happen in your business or organization? A fire, a lawsuit, death of a key executive, employee theft, reputation failure…. All these and more can cause major losses. Worst case scenario:… 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
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
Basic Ladder Safety in the workplace
Use ladders safely so workers don’t fall down on the job At some point or another, we’ve all needed to retrieve an object or perform a task at a height that’s just beyond our reach. When that happens, are your tribal employees reaching for approved ladders or stepstools or the most convenient substitute? Ground-level falls… Read More
Safe driving management tips to reduce your risk
Use these safe driving tips to help you better manage your drivers For your tribal business, you may be using several of your employees as delivery drivers. That’s why we’re offering these safe driving management tips for you as a tribal business owner. Whether you have a fleet of vehicles, just one delivery van, or… Read More
Safety Leadership: The Ultimate Risk Management Strategy
How safety leadership enhances your risk management program Safety leadership is a key factor in every company’s risk management strategy. Every organization wants to be safe, but what constitutes as safe practice for one may not be adequate for another. Tackling safety can be a daunting prospect. It can be tempting to simply compile a… Read More