Client Alert: Work Comp Rate Decrease Proposed for 2020
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently filed with the state Office of Insurance Regulation a proposal that would lead to an average 5.4% rate decrease for employers, effective...
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Implications of Legalized Marijuana for Employers
Legalized marijuana, whether medical or recreational, is finding its roots nationwide. In those states that have legalized medical and/or recreational marijuana, employers must understand the relevant...
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Heat Illness: A Risk as Workers Return from COVID-19 Quarantine
As we approach the peak heat of the summer season and as employers begin to re-open after months of COVID-19 quarantine, workers may be out of shape, out of practice on workplace safety procedures, and...
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OSHA Guidance for Oil and Gas Industry Workers and Employers
OSHA has provided guidance for oil and gas industry workers and employers, including those in the sub-industries and tasks that make up the broader oil and gas industrial sector. This guidance...
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Top 10 Causes of Disabling Injuries
The 2020 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index (WSI) found that the most disabling workplace injuries cost more than $59 billion per year. U.S. businesses spend more than $1 billion per week on the...
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When are Commercial Drivers Most at Risk?
Compared to the middle of their shifts, commercial drivers are 26% more likely to exhibit unsafe driving than at the start and 41% at the end of their shift. This was measured by four metrics: Harsh...
View ArticleReducing the Risk of Work-Related Injuries
For most employers, the cost of an employee’s work-related injury is covered by workers’ compensation insurance, which pays for medical care and replaces some of the income that the injured employee...
View Article8 Elements of a Fleet Safety Program
Fleet vehicle accidents are among the most costly injury claims for businesses. The average cost of a loss related to vehicle accidents is approximately $70,000. This is almost twice the cost of the...
View ArticleInformation Regarding Motor Vehicle Reports: Know Who is Driving on Company...
Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) have become a critical component to a complete fleet safety program, and are used for protecting a company against litigation following an accident. When an insurance...
View Article6 Essential Truck Driver Safety Tips to Minimize Risk
Keeping your drivers safe on the road isn’t just essential for their health and well-being. Their safety directly impacts other motorists on the road, as well as your bottom line. The Department of...
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