Walking nine to five: How to prevent workplace slips, trips and falls Despite being one of the most easily preventable hazards, slips, trips and falls (STFs) continue to be a leading cause of workplace accidents, hospital visits and insurance claims. The conditions that lead to these types of incidents are often very minor – a… Read More
workplace injuries
How to reduce on-the-job injuries
How to minimize or prevent lifting injuries Every year, more than a million employees in the U.S. suffer back injuries due to improper lifting. In fact, back-related injuries account for at least 20 percent of injuries in the workplace, and 25 percent of all workers’ compensation claims involve back injuries. How might your work comp clients… Read More
Share safety tips for materials handling
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
