On July 1, 2025, OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to remove some medical evaluation requirements in the Respiratory Protection Rule for filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs). Comments on the proposed rule are due by Sept. 2, 2025. Background The current...

In the staffing industry, few things are as dreaded as a skyrocketing experience modification rate—or mod rate. For temporary staffing agencies, where risk can be difficult to control, a high mod rate doesn't just increase your workers' compensation premiums, it can scare off clients and...

As the workforce ages, employers must adapt to ensure the safety and productivity of their older employees. Many baby boomers are delaying retirement or reentering the workforce, so the number of employees aged 55 and older is rising. While these workers bring valuable experience and...

Over the last few years, the health care industry has been navigating a challenging landscape. Looking ahead, several trends could continue to influence the sector. Considering these evolving dynamics, health care organizations should closely monitor emerging industry developments and adapt their operations and risk management...

The Three Cs for Safety:  Compliance, Competence, and Commitment:  A Comprehensive Approach The Paramount + series, Landman, is a fictional portrayal of the drama that enfolds when there’s an explosion at a Texas oil rig killing four workers.  While Landman is a fictional show with plenty...

Annual insurance reviews are a critical practice for small businesses. They can help reduce insurance costs while ensuring coverage keeps pace with the company’s evolving needs. Skipping this review can result in coverage gaps, leaving new business services, equipment or locations underinsured—or worse, completely uninsured....

Temporary Staffing Targeted On May 20, 2025, OSHA announced its updated Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection program, which directs agency enforcement resources to inspect establishments with the highest rates of injuries and illnesses. The SST inspection program uses objective data from injury and illness information that employers...

As businesses adapt to post-pandemic realities, regulatory shifts, and workforce evolution, the demand for PEOs is undergoing major transformations.  Industries, once reliant on traditional HR models, are now turning to PEOs to manage growing complexities from multi-state compliance to workforce risk mitigation.  Meanwhile, new sectors...

The business of storytelling has always carried risk — but in 2025, those risks are triggering sharp increases in insurance costs across the film and television industry. Whether you’re working with studio-level talent or indie crews, you’ve probably already felt the sting of rising premiums....

Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls account for the majority of fatalities in the construction industry. Those deaths are preventable. The National Safety Stand-down...