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
Employee safety
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
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
Avoid the top seven workers’ compensation claim mistakes
How you can help your clients avoid these top 7 work comp claim mistakes Workers’ compensation claims are potentially part of every business, whether your client only employs workers sitting all day at desks, construction workers or medical staff. Wherever there are people working, there’s the potential for a work injury. That’s why they have insurance…. Read More
Why it pays to promptly report work comp claims
How faster workers’ compensation claim reporting can reduce costs It pays to be speedy in your workers’ compensation claim reporting. Conversely, the longer your insurance client waits to report a work injury, the more expensive that injury is likely to be. American Claims Management found that when a workers’ compensation claim was reported more than 10… Read More
Tips for working with an aging workforce while growing your business
If you have an aging workforce, you know how valuable their knowledge and experience are. At the same time, health concerns begin to creep into our graying years, which can disrupt your workflow if you’re not prepared. We’ve compiled many HR and workers’ compensation expert opinions to bring you top considerations for… Read More
