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How to Prevent Falls on a Construction Site While the construction industry copes with many hazards on a daily basis, one is incredibly prevalent: falls. In fact, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration referred to falls as the most common cause of workplace fatalities, with accidents the result of several factors. Read More

Obesity Should be a Focus for Workers and Employers The health and safety of their employees is something that is on the minds of many business owners. Naturally, a more productive and successful workforce can be tied to these factors, and the alternative could be a rising number of problems and a greater amount of workers' compensation insurance claims. Read More

3 Effortless Ways to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls Workplace hazards are incredibly common, regardless of industry, and employers must take the proper measures to address these concerns in order to keep costs down and protect staff members. Read More

New Resource Addresses Backing Construction Vehicle Hazards A comprehensive focus on workplace safety can have an immense effect on a company. In the construction industry, a lack of a sound strategy and risk management plan could leave workers exposed and lead to higher insurance claims and costs. Read More

Planning, Knowledge Can Improve Business Risk Management Few things are as important as how a business responds to a crisis. With an effective risk management plan in place, it will be easier for a company to minimize the financial impact, reduce the likelihood of insurance claims and better protect employees. Read More

New Initiative Launched to Prevent Falls in the Construction Industry Workplace accidents and illnesses can become serious problems for employers across the country. Without a clear risk management plan and other safety features in place, it will be much more challenging to control costs and keep workers safe each day. Read More

3 Ways to Communicate Better on a Construction Site Communication is one of the most important parts of a safe, secure workplace. Employees who are unable to talk to one another in an effective manner could miss hazards, lose productivity and cost the company money. Read More

NOAA: Fewer Major Storms Possible This Year Severe weather can have a major impact on businesses across the country, with large storms increasing the potential of business interruptions and property loss. Read More

Older Workers Can Be a Positive For Employers The workforce is getting older. Across the country, many companies now employ hundreds of people nearing the age of retirement, thanks in part to the large portion of baby boomers putting off their golden years for a steady paycheck. Read More

Terrorism, Other Factors Evolve Modern Risk Management Businesses today are facing a wider ranging and more diverse set of challenges than ever before. The shifting landscape surrounding the insurance industry, risk management and other segments has required companies to adapt - or fear being left behind. Read More