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...

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...

Why Equipment Handed Over Voluntarily Can Result in a Denied Claim Picture this nightmare: A client checks out $150,000 worth of premium anamorphic lenses and camera equipment. Their paperwork is spotless. Their Certificate of Insurance (COI) is valid. Three days later, the return deadline passes. The...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

The past few years have seen a rapid expansion in artificial intelligence (AI), with many businesses leveraging this technology to automate workflows and administrative tasks, analyze vast amounts of corporate data, and enhance customer service offerings. However, as more businesses integrate AI-powered tools into their...

For decades, the standard playbook for film and television production insurance was predictable. Underwriters looked at physical risks: What happens if a lead actor breaks an ankle? What if a camera crane topples into a lake? What if a freak storm destroys a multi-million-dollar outdoor...

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...