Why Multifactor Authentication Matters While complex passwords may help deter cybercriminals, they can still be cracked. According to telecommunications company Verizon, an estimated 80% of hacking-related data breaches involve stolen credentials. With these findings in mind, it’s clear that passwords alone aren’t enough to protect your workplace accounts. Fortunately, that’s where multifactor authentication (MFA) can […]
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Risk Factors That Contributes to Workplace Lifting Injuries
Risk Factors That Contributes to Workplace Lifting Injuries Lifting is a common part of many jobs, but it is also one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. These injuries can affect your back, shoulders, arms and other parts of your body, and they often develop over time or occur when something unexpected happens during […]
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Safety Matters | Reduce Workplace Accidents
Reduce Workplace Accidents When you’re working with and around patients all day, the potential for safety hazards is extensive. However, many accidents can be avoided by following safety procedures and taking appropriate precautions. Be Aware of Safety Hazards Most accidents are caused by an unsafe act, an unsafe condition or a combination of the two. […]
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Work Comp Insights | When an Employee Refuses Workers’ Compensations Treatment
When an Employee Refuses Workers’ Compensation Treatment Based on the geographic location of your business, many state workers’ compensation statutes limit and mandate certain employer actions when a worker is injured. Depending on the state, there are specific timelines to follow and forms to complete. But what about when a worker is injured and refuses […]
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Work Comp Insights | Working With Medical Providers
Working With Medical Providers When a workers’ compensation claim occurs within your organization, it’s crucial to do everything you can to support the ill or injured employee’s recovery. After all, these efforts can help the employee return to work in a healthy and timely manner, thus minimizing the resulting claim expenses. With this in mind, […]
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Cyber Risks & Liabilities | Improving the Effectiveness of Cybersecurity Training
Improving the Effectiveness of Cybersecurity Training Workforce cybersecurity training is a critical part of a company’s security risk management program. Cybercriminals don’t just target systems, devices and networks; they frequently target employees, who may use weak or reused passwords, fall for phishing scams, or click on dangerous links or attachments. In fact, 68% of cyber […]
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Risk Insights | Handling Communicable Diseases in Your Facility
Handling Communicable Diseases in Your Facility It’s important to be prepared for a range of events that could threaten your employees’ and patients’ safety and/or disrupt operations. One of these threats is a communicable disease outbreak. Communicable diseases are those that are easily transmitted among people, and include influenza, hepatitis, tuberculosis, HIV and many others. […]
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Playing it Safe | Laundering Safety
Laundering Safety Sheets, towels, gowns, blankets and other washable items used in health care facilities often come in contact with body fluids that can be dangerous for those who wash them. Contaminated and soiled linens can carry diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis. If you’re handling or washing laundry items during the course of your […]
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Work Comp Insights | Medical Provider Fraud
Medical Provider Fraud Although your workers’ compensation policy is intended to help cover the expenses that result from an employee becoming ill or injured on the job, various parties may attempt to abuse this coverage by committing insurance fraud. And while you may think that only employees can participate in such fraud (e.g., falsifying an […]
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Legal Update| OSHA Launches OSHA Cares Initiative
OSHA Launches OSHA Cares Initiative On March 18, 2026, OSHA announced the launch of its OSHA Cares initiative. This is an agencywide effort focused on helping businesses meet federal workplace safety requirements while building strong, successful safety and health programs that benefit employers and workers. Background OSHA Cares highlights the ways OSHA can support employers […]
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