5 Myths About Manual Lifting Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the leading cause of injury in the health care field. These injuries occur in large part due to overexertion related to repeated manual patient-handling activities, often involving heavy manual lifting associated with transferring and repositioning patients and working in extremely awkward postures. Some examples of patient-handling […]
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Safety Bulletin- Fire Extinguisher Safety
Fire Extinguisher Safety Fighting a fire can be intimidating, but by staying calm and remembering the types of extinguishers and how to use them, you can safely fight small fires. Using the wrong extinguisher can spread the fire or expose you to electrical hazards, so confirm the label, use the PASS method, and evacuate if […]
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Work Comp Insights | Workplace Wellness Programs to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs
Workplace Wellness Programs to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs By implementing workplace health initiatives, many companies are taking proactive measures to help with decreasing health issues affecting their employees. This is particularly important because of the following: The working population is aging, with the national average around 42 years old. There is a decreasing number of […]
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News Brief | October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This month, the public and private sectors are encouraged to work together to raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity. October 2026 marks the 23rd Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This event serves as a reminder that businesses must stay cybersecure to safeguard company data, protect customers’ […]
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Risk Insights | Preventing Workplace Violence In Mental Health Facilities
Preventing Workplace Violence In Mental Health Facilities Employees in mental health facilities face workplace violence at a rate significantly higher than those in other industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that psychiatric aids’ rate of nonfatal occupational injury and illness due to violence in the workplace is 69 times higher than the national average […]
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Safety Matters | Health Care: Repositioning a Patient
Repositioning a Patient Each year, an estimated 1 million to 3 million U.S. patients suffer from pressure injuries—such as pressure sores, bedsores or pressure ulcers—according to the National Institutes of Health. While some pressure injuries are unavoidable, most can be prevented through patient repositioning. Patient repositioning consists of moving a patient from one position into […]
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Safety Focused | Ergonomics In Health Care Facilities
Ergonomics In Health Care Facilities Introduction It is a well-established fact that many of the tasks you perform as a health care worker put you at an increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders, which can result in pain and lost time at work. Lifting or repositioning patients, repetitive tasks, and standing for more than four hours […]
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Work Comp Insights | Who to Communicate With During a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Who to Communicate With During a Workers’ Compensation Claim Simply put, communicating with all relevant parties involved in workers’ compensation claims (e.g., employees, supervisors, medical providers and claims adjusters) not only provides a better experience for employees, but it also helps employers reduce costs associated with claims. Among other benefits, opening lines of communication to […]
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Live Well, Work Well | October 2026
What to Know About This Year’s Flu Season In the United States, influenza (flu) season lasts from October through May, with peak flu activity between December and March. What’s more, flu season in the Southern Hemisphere often indicates what’s to come in the United States. The 2026 season was notably milder than 2025’s record-breaking outbreak, […]
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Work Comp Insights | Determining Whether Employees’ Injuries and Illnesses Are Work-related
Determining Whether Employees’ Injuries and Illnesses Are Work-related Navigating employee injuries and illnesses (and subsequent workers’ compensation claims) can be very complex and overwhelming to many employers. As such, it is important that employers understand how to determine whether their employees’ injuries and illnesses are work-related or not. After all, such a distinction plays a […]
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