Dec 2, 2019 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Safety
Regulatory reforms and advancements in workplace safety have caused the frequency and severity of Workers’ Compensation claims to decline significantly. As injury rates drop, Workers’ Compensation costs also decrease; providing significant benefits to the employers....
Jul 8, 2019 | Workplace Safety
Did you know that work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) cost employers $15 to $20 billion annually in Workers’ Compensation costs? While that is a huge price tag, The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates it is only a fraction of the injury cost. They...
Jun 17, 2019 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Safety
The National Safety Council (NSC) and many other organizations are celebrating National Safety Month during the month of June. What are you doing to improve the safety of your people and property? The best way to reduce injuries at work, at home, on the road, and in...
Jun 3, 2019 | Weather Conditions, Workers Comp Programs, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Safety
Summertime means vacation and fun for many Americans. However, the risk of heat-related illnesses for outdoor workers increases significantly as the weather gets hotter and more humid. Construction workers, landscapers, agricultural workers, and baggage handlers...
Jan 21, 2019 | USL&H, Workers' Compensation
There are a great number of commercial industries that operate their business on or near water. Unfortunately, there are also too many commercial clients that have a standard Workers’ Compensation policy and THINK they have USL&H coverage (or worse, don’t even...