Steps to lessen the risks of manual material handling Manual materials handling occurs in just about every job function, from office worker, supervisor, retail worker, to manufacturing or construction worker and more. NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) has estimated that 33-50 percent of occupational injuries involve overexertion – either improperly handling materials,… Read More
How to minimize your client’s risk for drugs in the workplace
Drugs in the workplace: what steps to take to minimize risks The likelihood of drugs in your client’s workplace is increasing. Across the U.S., employee drug use is growing, according to the latest findings by the Quest Diagnostics Testing Index, one of the primary drug screening providers in the nation, released last fall. “Our nationally… Read More
5 tools to prevent workplace falls
Help clients protect workplaces from fall hazards Every year over 300 people die in ladder-related accidents, and more than 10,000 suffer serious injuries. They are the top cause of construction fatalities and account for one-third of on-the-job injury deaths in the industry. Whether your workers’ compensation client is a construction company handling dozens of ladders… Read More
Why your commercial clients need a workplace violence training program
6 tips for a workplace violence training program As the second leading cause of occupational fatalities in the U.S., workplace violence is not only a high-profile risk, but unfortunately, it’s also becoming more and more prevalent. Human resources and workplace safety experts are touting the need for workplace violence training – but how do you get… Read More
Help your commercial clients hire safe drivers
Provide this checklist to hire safe drivers Most likely your client has what we call in the insurance industry an “incidental fleet exposure,” in that transportation is not their main business, but a peripheral component of their organization. Of course, your insureds know it’s important to hire safe drivers – but in their quest to… Read More
How to train and protect employees against Valley Fever
As of May 1, certain California employers must begin offering Valley Fever training to employees, discussing risks and how to control them. Right now, the amendment to the California Labor Code only applies to employers in 11 counties in the Central Valley region: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, Monterey, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Santa… Read More
