Control your 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… Read More
Workplace safety
How to maximize your restaurant insurance and minimize risks
Take advantage of your restaurant insurance and take steps to mitigate risks As a restaurant owner, you’re well aware of the risks that you face daily. That’s why you have restaurant insurance to help cover those risks, should the worst happen: a kitchen knife slip. A customer slip-and-fall in the bathroom. A broken tooth from… Read More
Help your retail clients drop their shops’ risks
This retail safety audit form can help lower your clients’ liability For your business owners, safety may not be a top concern 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, a spilled drink, an… Read More
Share 10 ways to keep employees safe from winter work hazards
Steps to keep employees safe from winter work hazards When the thermometer dips close to 32 degrees or below, employers need to help outdoor workers add a layer of safety (no pun intended). Outdoor activities in freezing temperatures bring about a number of winter work hazards that employers can help mitigate, so share these tips… Read More
Checklist of best practices for employee recruitment
Following these best practices for employee recruitment will pay off in workers’ comp rates Recruitment – hiring and training new workers, along with managing and retaining them – is a growing challenge for many employers. Four generations are active in today’s marketplace, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z’ers, each with their own traits, values and… Read More
Distracted driving and your insurance client’s employees
Provide these stats to encourage your clients to enact a distracted driving policy Distracted driving is a factor in 80 percent of crashes, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This issue of driver distractions is not only increasing auto accidents and raising personal auto rates – it’s also an increasing workers’ compensation… Read More
