01 Sep

Posted at 11:53h in Construction Industry, Liability, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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As part of our service offering, Barrow Group provides free registration to our clients at our online video training platform--Barrow Group University. This gives your team 24/7 access to over three hundred training programs covering safety, OSHA, HR, wellness, and more. Here are six key points...

17 Aug

Posted at 12:49h in Construction Industry, Employment Practices Liability, human resources, Liability, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Every single day, thousands of workers suffer preventable workplace eye injuries. From tiny metallic flecks traveling at high speed to subtle exposure to chemical vapors or invisible light radiation, the hazards threatening your eyesight are as varied as they are dangerous. Protecting your vision requires...

10 Aug

Posted at 11:11h in Construction Industry, Employment Practices Liability, Health and Wellness, human resources, Liability, manufacturing, Our Blog, PEO, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Earbuds and music headphones have become fixtures of everyday life, but on the job, they can pose serious safety hazards. What feels like a harmless habit can put you and the people around you at risk. When you cannot hear what is happening in your...

29 Jul

Posted at 09:00h in Construction Industry, Employment Practices Liability, Film & TV, human resources, Liability, manufacturing, Nursing and Residential Care, Our Blog, PEO, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Some items are too heavy, bulky or awkward for one person to handle safely. That's when a team lift can be the right call. A team lift occurs when two or more workers coordinate to move a load together, distributing the physical demand and reducing...

27 Jul

Posted at 09:23h in Construction Industry, Health and Wellness, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Workplace Ergonomics:  What is Trigger Finger Trigger finger is a condition that affects the tendons in your fingers or thumb, making them difficult to move or causing them to lock in a bent position. It develops when repeated gripping, squeezing or pinching motions irritate the tendon...

13 Jul

Posted at 10:47h in Construction Industry, Employment Practices Liability, Health and Wellness, human resources, Liability, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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If you face falling-object hazards in the workplace, such as when working below areas from which tools or materials could fall or when handling heavy materials, protect your toes by wearing shoes with impact-resistant safety toes. Impact Resistant Safety Toes Steel Toe Shoes:  One common choice for...

09 Jul

Posted at 11:46h in Construction Industry, Employment Practices Liability, Health and Wellness, human resources, Liability, manufacturing, Our Blog, PEO, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Heat illness occurs when your body gets too hot and can no longer cool itself. It can come on quickly, and some forms can become life-threatening within minutes. Anyone who works in a hot environment, indoors or outdoors, can be affected. Knowing what to look...

23 Jun

Posted at 10:41h in Business, Construction Industry, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Liability, manufacturing, Our Blog, PEO, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Project delays and cost overruns are common in the construction sector, as project delivery depends on many moving parts and can be disrupted by factors such as adverse weather, economic volatility, and shifting scope and design requirements. When projects are delayed or exceed their initial budget,...

22 Jun

Posted at 10:16h in Business, Construction Industry, employee benefits, Employment Practices Liability, Health and Wellness, human resources, Liability, manufacturing, Our Blog, PEO, risk management, staffing, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Workplace injury is no longer just physical. Mental and psychological claims are rising rapidly—and for risk managers and PEO professionals, they represent a more complex, costly, and strategic exposure. This shift isn’t temporary. It’s redefining how workplace risk must be managed. Why Psychological Claims Are Increasing Several forces...

08 Jun

Posted at 14:55h in Business, Construction Industry, human resources, Liability, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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The construction sector is facing a persistent skilled labor shortage, impacting its ability to deliver infrastructure, meet housing demand and pursue strategic growth. Rather than being driven by short-term changes in construction demand or project activity, the shortage reflects longer-term workforce and demographic pressures. Left...