Amerisure Insights Blog

Will You ‘Wear’ Your Way to a Safer Workplace?
Wearable Technology, The New Frontier in Workers Comp Management and Worker Protection
Hard hats are the symbol of safety. But more high-tech “wearable devices” could make for a safer work environment. And a safer scene could yield fewer workers compensation issues. Read More

What the Crystalline Silica Rule Means to Your Business The Occupation Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule on limiting worker’s exposure to respirable crystalline silica – a measure that’s expected to save more than 600 lives and prevent more than 900 new cases of silicosis each year.  Read More

Staying On Top of Winter Weather Property Risks The snow comes down, melts and then freezes again before the next storm hits. This grueling winter cycle makes it difficult to maintain your business property—especially in colder, northern climates. If certain steps are not taken, you run the risk of personal injury and serious property damage. Here are some tips for staying on top of winter weather property risks. Read More

Managing Your Employees’ Chronic Pain…and Your Bottom Line Managing chronic pain can be a real challenge for both an employer as well as the employee. Conscientious employees want to get better and back to work but are often fearful of overmedicating. At the same time, responsible employers want to demonstrate the proper level of concern without appearing to be interfering with prescribed treatment. Read More

Don’t Let OSHA’s New Rule for Working in Confined Spaces Catch You Unaware Earlier last month, OSHA (The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration) added a new subpart to its rule governing employees working in confined spaces in construction. This is the first time OSHA has addressed this issue in 22 years. Read More

IoT - A Game Changer for Insurers and Consumers In the last few years, the number of devices online surpassed the number of people online, giving rise to the term, Internet of Things, or IoT.  The IoT is a growing ecosystem of “smart” internet-connected devices that use wireless technology to communicate with each other and with broader information systems.   Read More

The Return On Investment (ROI) of Making Safety a Priority at Your Business Every business today is looking for ways to reduce costs and strengthen the bottom line. Before you start making cuts, however, you might want to make sure you’re looking in all the right places. One area often overlooked in the search to reduce costs is safety. Read More

Investing in Workplace Safety Can Really Pay Off Today is the World Day for Safety and Health at Work – and there are a lot of good reasons to put worker safety at the top of your “to do” list. If you’re a company looking for additional ways to add to your bottom line, you might want to look into your worker-safety program.  Read More

Is Nurse Fatigue a Problem for Your Healthcare Organization? More nurses are working long shifts, often overnight, and that has the potential to complicate health and safety. Read More

3 Reasons Why Every Employer Should Consider a Wellness Program When it comes to saving money on insurance costs, reducing the number of claims and preventing on-the-job illnesses and injuries, few tactics are more effective than the workplace wellness program. Read More