Elevator Best Practices Millions of employees use elevators each day at work. While elevators are considered one of the safest forms of transportation, it is important to follow best practices and safety precautions when using an elevator. Boarding the Elevator Take note of the following procedures for entering an elevator: Make sure you are aware […]
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Playing it Safe| Health Care: Nursing Home Safety Precautions
Nursing Home Safety Precautions Ergonomic tips for staff As an employee of a nursing home, you are subject to many stressors on your body throughout the day. This may include lifting heavy or awkward equipment, rolling food carts, pouring food out of heavy pots, reaching into containers, making repairs and doing housekeeping chores. Performing such […]
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Live Well, Work Well | June 2026
Explore the Great Outdoors Spending even a few moments outside daily can significantly improve your physical health by reducing muscle tension, regulating sleep and improving your work performance. Experiencing the outdoors—specifically, green spaces—can also provide some mental health benefits, including reduced anxiety and depression symptoms, decreased stress levels and improved overall mood. It may seem […]
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Cybersecurity Essentials | Why Multifactor Authentication Matters
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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