Exercise can be important for maintaining good physical and mental health; however, it can also result in injuries. While the risk of injury cannot be eliminated, taking proactive steps can help reduce the likelihood of injury. This article provides an overview of the importance of exercise, common types of injuries and ways to work out […]
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Legal Update | DOL Publishes Informational Videos on the FMLA
In connection with the 33rd anniversary of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has posted a new series of short videos about the statute on its website. The FMLA Passed in 1993, the FMLA requires covered employers to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of […]
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Health Insurance Made Easy | Using your Health Insurance Member ID Card
Using Your Health Insurance Member ID Card Your health insurance member identification (ID) card is proof of your coverage and a vital source of health plan information. It allows you to access medical care, verify coverage and ensure accurate billing. However, because these cards often include various numbers, terms and abbreviations, they can be challenging […]
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Live Well, Work Well | Reducing Winter Germs in Your House
Reducing Winter Germs in Your House As temperatures drop and households retreat indoors, the winter season creates an environment where viruses and bacteria can spread more rapidly. Reduced humidity, limited ventilation and closer contact among family members can all increase the risk of seasonal illnesses such as colds, influenza and other respiratory infections. Understanding how […]
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Legal Update | OSHA Clarifies Key Compliance Expectations Through 7 Letters of Interpretation
OSHA Clarifies Key Compliance Expectations Through 7 Letters of Interpretation Recently, OSHA issued seven letters of interpretation clarifying its interpretation and enforcement of specific regulatory requirements. These letters address the following topics: Permit-required confined spaces; COVID-19 recordkeeping and reporting status; Powered industrial truck (PIT) training; Recordkeeping software; Engineering control standards for benzene and 1,3-butadiene; Audiometric […]
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Safety Matters | Healthy Housekeeping Habits in the Hospital
Healthy Housekeeping Habits in the Hospital Often, our facility is a hectic place as employees with many different responsibilities are constantly moving from one part of the facility to another. If proper housekeeping habits were not practiced, the hospital would become cluttered and dirty—and therefore hazardous—for both staff and patients. This would not only be […]
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Work Comp Insights | The Importance of Communicating With Employees During Workers’ Compensation Claims
The Importance of Communicating With Employees During Workers’ Compensation Claims Employees who face work-related injuries and illnesses commonly have subsequent stress and anxiety. Oftentimes, this stress is made worse should employers stop communicating with the employee while they’re unable to work. It is important for employers to make their employees feel appreciated and to invest […]
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Safety Matters | Take Care of Your Hands
Take Care of Your Hands Of the many tools that we have available, our hands are the most valuable. They provide us with the dexterity necessary to perform precise maneuvers that even the most advanced technology cannot replicate. Even the simplest tasks are difficult for a person that does not have full use of their […]
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Risk Insights | Understanding Environmental Liability Exposures for Businesses
Understanding Environmental Liability Exposures for Businesses Environmental liability exposures refer to the legal and financial responsibilities organizations incur when their operations harm the environment. Environmental contamination can arise from many sources, adversely affecting air, water, soil and natural resources. Pollution incidents may also pose risks to human health, potentially causing illness or injury if people […]
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Legal Update | OSHA Provides Letter of Interpretation on Injuries Caused by Personal Lithium-Ion Batteries
OSHA Provides Letter of Interpretation on Injuries Caused by Personal Lithium-Ion Batteries OSHA published a letter of interpretation regarding the recordkeeping regulation at 29 CFR 1904, addressing whether workplace injuries resulting from the use of personal rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are work-related for purposes of OSHA recordkeeping. Interpretation letters provided by OSHA clarify how it applies […]
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