13 Apr

Posted at 10:37h in Construction Industry, Health and Wellness, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Liability, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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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...

25 Mar

Posted at 13:28h in Construction Industry, Health and Wellness, Insurance Coverages, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Although common in the construction industry, cumulative trauma injuries (CTIs) are some of the most complex workers’ compensation claims. They often result in long, painful experiences for employees. Therefore, it’s crucial that construction employers reduce the risk of CTIs and associated workers’ compensation claims. Common CTIs...

18 Mar

Posted at 11:09h in Business, Health and Wellness, human resources, Insurance Coverages, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, United States Economy, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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If you’ve ever sat through a mandatory safety briefing or grumbled about the rigid placement of a fire extinguisher, you’ve felt the influence of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). In the U.S., OSHA is the undisputed heavyweight of workplace protection. But what happens when you...

02 Mar

Posted at 12:37h in Business, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, United States Economy, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Warehouses live under pressure. Orders surge, trailers stack up, labor runs short, and leaders are judged by hard numbers: pick rates, on-time shipping, backlog, overtime, labor dollars. In that environment, safety becomes a reality test—not what gets said in meetings, but what gets tolerated when...

26 Feb

Posted at 10:46h in A/V Rental House, Business, Film & TV, human resources, Insurance Coverages, manufacturing, Our Blog, PEO, Property Coverage, risk management, staffing, United States Economy, Worker-Safety by
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As a small or medium-sized business (SMB) owner, running a business in our current inflationary economy is not easy with prices increasing. Unfortunately, with the current insurance hard market, premiums are also increasing, which especially negatively impacts smaller business. To help you mitigate your costs,...

19 Feb

Posted at 11:16h in manufacturing, Our Blog, Property Coverage, risk management, staffing, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Dump truck beds are large cargo containers designed to transport and unload bulk materials by tilting upward through hydraulic systems. While essential across industries such as construction, waste management and agriculture, partially or fully raised dump truck beds introduce serious safety risks. Collisions with overhead...

18 Feb

Posted at 09:23h in manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Loading docks are raised platforms at warehouses and other storage facilities used to load and unload goods from commercial vehicles, typically tractor-trailers. Although these platforms can promote the seamless transfer of goods and allow for more efficient delivery and shipping operations, they also present unique...

11 Feb

Posted at 09:47h in Business, human resources, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Article based on presentation by Kevin Kilcoyne, Director of Staffing Insurance, Barrow Group/Hilb Group In high-risk operations like warehouses and construction sites, workers’ compensation performance isn’t something you “feel out.” You manage it the same way you manage production: with numbers you trust. Tracking a tight...

05 Feb

Posted at 11:08h in Business, human resources, Insurance Coverages, manufacturing, Our Blog, PEO, risk management, staffing, Workers' Compensation by
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PEO-sponsored Workers' Compensation Insurance has advantages and disadvantages.  For some organizations, having a stand-alone policy may be a better alternative.  Here is a detailed comparison based on expert sources. Aspect PEO (Professional Employer Organization) Standalone Workers’ Compensation (WC) Payroll Services PEO exclusively handles payroll for enrolled employees, including payroll taxes...

15 Jan

Posted at 10:39h in human resources, Insurance Coverages, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Statistics have revealed that temporary workers in warehouses are more likely to get hurt on the job than permanent employees. According to OSHA, some host employers may not have the same commitment to temporary employees as permanent ones and may be more inclined to assign...