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Workers in Dangerous Jobs More Likely to Die from Opioid Overdose
Workers in dangerous jobs seem to have a higher propensity to get hooked on opioids, as well as overdosing, a new study has found. The study by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health found that of the 4,284 opioid-related overdose deaths among workers in the...
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Even Small, Mid-sized Firms Need a Crisis Management Plan
With risks to companies and employees growing, sometimes the unthinkable happens and a business has a real crisis on its hands. While large companies are usually well-prepared for a crisis should one occur, most small and mid-sized firms don’t have the resources or...
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Reduce Chance of Lawsuits with Strong Employee Handbook
The legal threat is constantly growing for businesses, not only from outside the organization by business partners or customers, but also from within – by employees. Currently the bigger threat is being sued by your own staff for running afoul of a smorgasbord of...
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Use Technology to Prevent Losses and Manage Your Risk
Businesses are discovering that smartphones and tablet computers, besides being distractions for their employees, can also help them better manage their risks. An increasing number of applications for these devices – matched with other technologies – can help...
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Don’t Forget Drills to Prepare Employees for Emergency Response
Remember in school when we had the occasional fire drill, or some other disaster drill? The bell rang unexpectedly and everybody knew to form a line and calmly walk outside onto the schoolyard. Maybe there was never a fire, but we had it in our heads what we needed to...
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Conducting Legal Background Checks
With the number of harassment, discrimination and other employee lawsuits growing, besides examining their internal policies, employers need to be careful about who they hire. Apart from calling previous employers and schools and checking for any lawsuits with the...
read moreFire Safety Knowledge and Planning Key for Any Business
It is important for every commercial building to have a fire protection system. If it lacks this vital safety component, all workers, customers and business owners are in potential danger. Also, the company’s inventory and equipment are at risk. Company owners must...
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Preparing for a Workers’ Compensation Audit
Just the mention of a workers’ compensation audit can stir up the butterflies in your stomach and add a serious dose of stress to your existence. But, if you are scheduled for an audit, there is no need to dread it. A small amount of preparation and common sense can...
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Have Workers Handling Material and Goods? Play it Safe
Material handling is associated with a number of risks to workers that can cause industrial injuries. Moving product about, twisting, handling unwieldy loads and working around heavy machinery can all result in incidents that injure your workers. Material handling...
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Do You Need Workers’ Comp Coverage for Family Members?
One question we get often from small business owners is whether they have to secure workers’ comp coverage for family members that work for them. The short answer is “yes,” in most cases. Under California law, every employer in the state that uses employee labor,...
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