Preventing Workers Compensations Claims From Remote Work The proportion of remote workers surged during the initial onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, some employees have gradually returned to the office, but a considerable share either continue to work from home full-time or utilize hybrid arrangements. Over the years, this trend has posed new occupational […]
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Work Comp Insights | Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Workers’ Compensation
Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Workers’ Compensation Recent years have seen artificial intelligence (AI) surge in popularity. Such technology encompasses machines, computer systems and other devices that can simulate human intelligence processes. In other words, this technology can perform a variety of cognitive functions typically associated with the human mind, such as observing, learning, […]
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Safety Matters | Different Type of Lift Aids
Different Types of Lift Aids Properly using lift aids can improve both your safety and the patient’s safety during transfers. There are several types of lift aids, and it is essential to know when and how to use them correctly. Two Main Operations of Lifts Lift aids can generally be classified into two main categories: […]
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Risk Insights | Employer OSHA Liabilities for Remote Workers
Employer OSHA Liabilities for Remote Workers Encouraging remote work has become a new normal for a variety of reasons. Whether it is to reduce costs of operating a physical place of business, address pandemic reasons or allow employees to have a better work-life balance, more and more workers are working from home. However, many organizations […]
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HR Compliance Overview | Meal Periods and Rest Breaks Under the FLSA
Meal Periods and Rest Breaks Under the FLSA Ensuring proper management of employee meal periods and rest breaks is a critical component of workplace compliance. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are required to comply with federal requirements governing meal periods and rest breaks for purposes of compensable work time. Although the FLSA […]
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Mental Health Minute | Recognizing Good and Bad Stress
Recognizing Good and Bad Stress Every April, National Stress Awareness Month offers a timely reminder to check in with yourself and understand how stress shows up in your life. Stress is a natural part of being human, but it doesn’t always feel the same. Learning to tell the difference between “good” and “bad” stress can […]
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Safety Matters | Wet Weather and Work Surfaces
Wet Weather and Work Surfaces Wet weather can be a nuisance. It makes travel difficult and causes wet messes in the buildings and places you work. Moreover, the wet walking surfaces it creates both indoors and outdoors present a serious slipping hazard for you and your co-workers. In fact, surfaces that are wet for any […]
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Cyber Risks & Liabilities | 10 Essential Cybersecurity Controls
10 Essential Cybersecurity Controls Cyber incidents—including data breaches, ransomware attacks and social engineering scams—have become increasingly prevalent, impacting organizations of all sizes and industries. Such incidents have largely been brought on by additional cyberthreat vectors and growing attacker sophistication. As these incidents continue to rise in both cost and frequency, it’s crucial for organizations to […]
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Live Well, Work Well | Nip Seasonal Allergies In the Bud
Nip Seasonal Allergies In the Bud Springtime allergies are an annual nuisance for many people. As plants begin to bloom and people start to cut their grass more frequently, allergy sufferers nationwide start sniffling and sneezing. If this sounds familiar, you may have seasonal allergies, which are symptoms that occur at specific times of the […]
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Home Health Care | Preventing Violence on the Job
Preventing Violence on the Job Helpful tips for reducing your risk of injury at work Home health care workers provide care to patients in the patients’ homes, without the protections of a hospital setting. Because of this, home health care workers can be vulnerable as they face an unprotected and unpredictable environment each time they […]
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