OSHA recently unveiled its top 10 most frequently cited standards. The agency reports the leading causes of workplace injuries during its fiscal year (October through the following September) to help businesses identify common safety pain points. The 2018 top 10 list of most frequently cited standards didn’t change significantly from 2017, with fall protection violations […]
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Open enrollment it here! Making wise decisions about your benefits requires planning. By selecting benefits that provide the best care and coverage, you can optimize their value and minimize the impact to your budget. Many people get tripped up during open enrollment when asked to select benefits for themselves and their families because these decisions […]
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“Phishing,” a type of cyber attack in which a hacker disguises him- or herself as a trusted source online in order to acquire sensitive information, is a common and technologically simple scam that can put your employees and business at risk. However, more resourceful criminals are resorting to a modified and more sophisticated technique called […]
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When a patron or co-worker has a severe allergic reaction, it happens quickly and can be life-threatening. Since it is estimated that between one and two out of every 100 people is at risk for a severe allergic reaction to food or other substances, it is crucial that you take steps to avoid these dangerous […]
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Getting into an automobile accident is scary enough without the added stress of being unsure how to handle the situation. We want you to have all the information that you need to navigate this trying experience with ease. Here’s how to maneuver through this process: Get out of your car and provide assistance to anyone […]
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Almost every business deals with pollutants of some kind, especially when you consider that the term “pollutant” covers such a wide range of materials. Airborne particles, asbestos, lead and even simple household cleaners are just some of the common substances that can damage the environment and cause adverse health effects. And, because pollutants cause so […]
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The Basics of Life Insurance If you are married, it’s important for both spouses to have a life insurance policy. If both people bring in an income, a death can be a difficult financial loss. Also, if a stay-at-home parent should pass away, expenses such as childcare and other domestic items can create financial hardship, […]
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If you’ve ever shopped around for insurance, you’ve likely been asked if you want to bundle your policies—in other words, combine your home or renters, auto and life insurance policies with the same carrier. Although you have the option to shop around individually for each policy, it almost always makes sense to have the same […]
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From vehicles to pharmaceuticals to food products, what might risk managers learn from mass media coverage of product recalls? For manufacturers of all types of consumer goods, they might serve as a wake-up call to the potential impact of a product recall event and a lesson in what should be done immediately to prepare for […]
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Who’s to Blame if a Security Breach Affects Your Organization? If a security breach affects your organization, your main focus may be to solve the problem as quickly as you can, not point the finger in blame. But your customers want to know why it happened and who was responsible, even if the breach occurred […]
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