Working Together While Working Apart: Managing a Remote Workforce Many tribes and tribal enterprises are evaluating approaches for return-to-work efforts and their related safety considerations. As many of these approaches utilize a gradual, phased approach, returning the entire team to “business as usual” probably won’t be an option for awhile. Remote work will continue to… Read More
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Returning to work after COVID-19
How to prepare for returning to work after COVID-19 In our last June post, we discussed at high-level the preparation safety tips and solutions for reopening your tribal business. Today we’re diving deeper into the safety steps for returning to work after COVID-19, ensuring your workplace is safe for your employees, your customers and vendors…. Read More
Taking care of mental health during COVID-19
Stay home, stay healthy: Taking care of mental health The coronavirus pandemic has affected the daily lives of individuals around the globe, and many are only now understanding the full scope of how these changes have affected them personally. Due to the nature of this event, many are focused on safeguarding their physical health. What… Read More
What you need to know about the new coronavirus, COVID-19
Tribal precautions for coronavirus COVID-19 As the spread of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to develop, it is important to stay calm and informed. Please review the following information carefully to make sure you’re taking the right steps for your employees, volunteers, and clients. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your broker or… Read More
How to increase building security [infographic]
View these steps to increase building security Theft. Vandalism. Employee or customer harm. Securing a building not only protects your property, contents and inventory – it can also prevent harm to employees and help you avoid future liability claims. Here are steps to increase building security, making your property more secure. Related: Top 10… Read More
Ergonomics on the job: Comfort for Tribal employees
Keep workers safe with ergonomics on the job When we hear the term ergonomics on the job, we often think office environments. Actually, ergonomics is applicable in any job position or work assignment. It’s the science of fitting the job to the worker (not the worker to the job) in order to reduce stress… Read More
Safety tips for business recovery after a hurricane or other disaster
Getting back to business: recovering after a natural disaster or hurricane This article originally appeared on Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc.’s corporate blog. A hurricane’s path of devastation can be wide and ongoing, flooding multiple inland counties and causing tornadoes. Tribal leaders, arm your business owners with these tips for recovery after a hurricane. According… Read More
Tribal fireworks display safety tips
How to keep your tribal fireworks display safe No matter the occasion or event, fireworks are a great way to celebrate and attract visitors. Fireworks bring with them the potential for explosive risk for your tribe, however, so be sure to put the safety of the operators and spectators first. Below we’ve listed a number… Read More
Tribal workplace substance abuse
How can tribal employers curb the risk of workplace substance abuse? There’s no doubt that tribal workplace substance abuse on the part of your workers impacts employee safety along with the number and frequency of workers’ benefit claims. But there are steps you can take to curb these incidents and lower your risk of claims… Read More
Funnel these tornado safety tips to your employees and clients
Twister season has begun, so we’re providing a list of tornado safety tips for you, that you can also pass along to employees and clients. Officially, the season is March – June, but in actuality, twisters can occur in just about any month. If you’re a numbers lover, here are a few stats for you:… Read More