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
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How you can minimize earthquake damage and injury
Share these earthquake safety tips with your business clients to minimize risk Most of the nation assumes California is the primary state affected by earthquakes. But that’s not necessarily true. While the West Coast (California, Oregon and Washington), along with Hawaii and Alaska experience the most quakes, every state can potentially experience temblors. Producers, provide… Read More
Foot safety in the workplace: Safety from the ground up
Walk this way to foot safety in the workplace Summer weather has arrived, and with it, sandals, flip-flops and other casual footwear. While more comfortable in hotter weather, these styles may not always be the safest choice for the workplace. Feet are often overlooked when it comes to anticipating potential injury, but the right footwear… Read More
Put it on paper: Tips for effective workplace policies and procedures
Is it time to review and revise your workplace policies and procedures? When was the last time you reviewed workplace policies and procedures? Considering the ongoing pandemic, it may have been a while. Even in the best of times, policies and similar documentation are often written off as a “one and done” event. Policies are… Read More
Safe digging projects: Don’t dig yourself into a hole
Many projects require a shovel or other excavator – laying an irrigation system, installing a fence, landscaping, maintenance, and so on. While digging may seem like a fairly safe activity, pre-existing underground utility lines may pose hidden threats. According to the Common Ground Alliance, an underground utility line is damaged once every six minutes. This… 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
Minimize COVID restaurant risks
Lessen COVID restaurant risks with these safety steps Operating a food service business already comes with certain risks, but during this pandemic, COVID restaurant risks are particularly heightened. Your coverage through Arrowhead’s Tribal program offers comprehensive property coverage; general, liquor and professional liability, plus workers’ benefits. Here are a few ways to help prevent COVID… Read More
Offer the safety of employer contact tracing to your tribal clients
Are your tribal clients bringing employees back to the workplace? Offer employer contact tracing Many articles have been written on return-to-work safety, but most focus on how to keep the worksite sanitized. One of our sister companies, AmeriSys, is offering employer contact tracing for the workplace, to protect returning employees’ health and protect your commercial… Read More
Beyond face masks: Workplace Personal Protective Equipment
In the era of COVID-19, everyday safety essentials include face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and other equipment that helps stop the spread of infection. While these are important materials in terms of the pandemic, workplace personal protective equipment, or PPE, goes a step further. Multiple workplace situations may require PPE. While 2020 has been the… Read More
Wildfire safety tips for businesses
Urge your tribal clients to use these wildfire safety tips for businesses Even though your tribal clients may have a fire prevention plan in place to avert risk from onsite fires, wildfires are in a risk category all their own. Provide these wildfire safety tips for businesses to your tribal clients, to help them expand… Read More