You already know that your employees are the asset in which your business invests the most – and, of course, you want to protect that investment! You want to keep workers safe on the job, but what about staying healthy?...

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Did you know that electrocutions are the fourth leading cause of death among US construction workers? And the reason for that varies, depending on the worker’s specialty. Among electricians, the most serious concern is...

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Everyone in the industry knows it: construction is a risk-filled field to work in. Falls from height, transportation-related incidents, electrocution-heck, not every industry has a short list of the most fatal risks its...

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When’s the last time you jammed your finger? Cut it on something sharp? Caught it in a drawer or a piece of equipment? No one should take occupational hand injuries lightly. They are among the most common in the US...

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What is the state of California workers comp? In case you haven’t waded through the Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California’s recent report, we’ll share some of the highlights that may be of...

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Hearing loss is a big problem-particularly for US employers. Did you know that hearing loss is the second most reported occupational illness in the country? (Only musculoskeletal disorders are reported more frequently.)...

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Every workplace exposes its workers to certain risks. Heck, even an accountant is at risk for musculoskeletal disorders from repetitive motions-using that adding machine and filling out spreadsheets! While not every...

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Every employer wants to reduce worker injury. It’s the right thing to do—helping to protect the people who work for your company. And it’s the smart thing to do—reducing medical and workers compensation expenses, lost...

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The holiday season is almost upon us! It’s just about time for cookies and eggnog, for parties and gift exchanges, for goodwill toward men—and for the holiday blues. Pressure to create the perfect holiday environment,...

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As of July 6, more than 1100 cases of Zika had been reported in the United States, about 40 percent of them in Florida and New York. Don’t panic: all those patients recovered. But the fact is, Zika cases are on the rise,...

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It's getting to be that time of year. Soon the news will be filled with lists of heat stroke symptoms, the dangers of leaving a baby or a pet in a locked car, and other summer weather warnings. It happens every summer-...

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The eyes may be the windows to the soul-but they're also an area of the body that is seriously vulnerable to threats in the workplace. In fact, each day about 2,000 workers sustain work-related eye injuries severe...

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In February, we can't help but think of hearts and flowers and chocolates and Cupid. After all, Valentine's Day is right in the middle of the month! But there's another good reason to think of hearts this month: it's...

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Q. What commonplace incident is one of the top three causes of death in American workplaces? A. Falls. Yes, we're serious. Falling is one of the leading causes of on-the-job death for American workers. Falls on the same...

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