Cholesterol and You Cholesterol is a substance in your blood that your body needs to build cells; yet, too much can pose a problem. Cholesterol travels through the blood on proteins called lipoproteins. There are two types: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), known as bad cholesterol, makes up most of your body’s cholesterol. High levels of LDL […]
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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 | Avoid Injury – Practice Safe Lifting
Avoid Injury – Practice Safe Lifting Lifting—whether it be patients or heavy medical equipment—is a common activity in a health care setting, and it is often forgotten that there are proper techniques that need to be followed to avoid injury. In fact, lower back injuries are the most common work-related injury cited by the Occupational […]
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Risk Insights | Eldercare Facilities and Pollution
Eldercare Facilities and Pollution Eldercare facilities must maintain a safe environment and protect their residents. One risk often overlooked is pollution. After all, there are many pollution hazards that, though normally harmless to the general population, can pose serious health threats for the elderly due to their weakened immune systems. Pollution is generally seen as […]
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Work Comp Insights | Claim Reserves Explained
Claim Reserves Explained When a workers’ compensation claim takes place within an organization, it’s critical for the insurer to supply the funds necessary to cover the cost of the claim. That’s why claim reserves are essential. Put simply, a claim reserve refers to a specific amount of money that an insurer sets aside for paying […]
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Risk Insights | Green Practices in Health Care Facilities
Green Practices in Health Care Facilities Sustainability has become increasingly important for health care facilities. Faced with regulatory requirements, cost-saving opportunities and growing public expectations for environmental responsibility, health care facilities are pursuing green initiatives that align with operational efficiency and risk management goals. This article explores key green practices that health care facilities can […]
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Risk Insights | The Benefits of a Safe Patient Handling Program
The Benefits of a Safe Patient Handling Program Because of age or incapacitation due to illness or injury, patients in health care settings often need help with normal daily tasks, such as sitting up or walking. Helping patients with these tasks requires significant physical demands, putting employees in danger of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). MSDs—such as […]
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Risk Insights | Responding to OSHA Citations: Appealing
Responding to OSHA Citations: Appealing An OSHA inspector visits a workplace and issues one or more citations. What happens next? Citations, which are mailed by the OSHA area director shortly after an inspection, indicate the fine assessed and the abatement period to correct the health or safety violation. Violation classifications include the following: Serious violations—A […]
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Risk Insights | Footwear in Health Care Settings
Footwear in Health Care Settings Footwear is an important issue for health care professionals, many of whom spend long stretches of time standing or walking throughout the day. Good footwear is essential to worker comfort, but comfort concerns must be balanced with safety. Employer Obligations It might be tempting to assume that footwear concerns only […]
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Workplace Safety Bulletin | The Impact of Fatigue on Safety
The Impact of Fatigue on Safety Fatigue is a serious workplace hazard, but it often goes unrecognized. When you are physically or mentally exhausted, your reaction time slows, your judgment suffers and your ability to spot hazards drops. Tasks you do every day can become dangerous when you are running on too little sleep or […]
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