The engineering and construction industry keenly feel the uncertainty caused by COVID-19. As essential workers in an industry particularly vulnerable to the threat of economic recession, your construction clients must navigate the uncertainty and incredible risk that...
Workplaces are far safer now than they were even a few decades ago. Still, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says there are 3.1 workers comp claims filed for every 100 full-time employees. Know the stats behind workers comp claims to identify trends, make informed...
Most companies want to maintain a safe environment, but many have trouble seeing beyond their existing practices — even when those practices fail to produce a meaningful reduction in losses. As an independent agent, you can play a pivotal role in influencing your...
For employers covered both by OSHA Recordkeeping regulations and workers’ compensation laws, it can be a challenge to determine when and where to report a work-related injury or illness. Just because you can make a workers’ comp claim doesn’t mean an incident is...
Manufacturing businesses remain critical during COVD-19. When the pandemic first began, plants across the country stepped up, rearranged their shop floors, and saved lives by transitioning their health and safety measures to include masks, sanitizer, and social...
COVID-19 outbreaks have impacted agricultural businesses around the world. In several states, public health departments can now link several hotspots with meatpacking plants where workers functioned within close proximity of one another. If more than one worker...