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June 08, 2023

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Exposure: Protecting Outdoor Workers and Mitigating Health Risks

We’re certainly in an unusual situation given the impact from the Canadian wildfires. Here’s some information you should consider if you have employees working outdoors.   Ch...

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September 16, 2020

COVID-19 News Alert: Workers Compensation Injury Presumption for “Essential Employees” in NJ

On September 14, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey signed Senate Bill 2380 into law. As previously reported, the law creates a rebuttable presumption that COVID-19 infections contract...

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September 09, 2020

COVID-19 Insurance Implications in the Construction Industry

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create operational, financial and safety challenges for the construction industry, we have focused our efforts over the past few months on helping clien...

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July 21, 2020

FAQ on Return to Work and Employee Infections

With many businesses re-opening their doors to customers and more employees returning to work, it is more important than ever to have a written plan regarding what to do in the event an empl...

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June 15, 2020

COVID-19: Revised Guidance on Recording Cases and Enforcement Response Plan

OSHA continues to issue and revise COVID-19 enforcement guidance. This article will bring you up-to-speed on two recently issued enforcement guidance documents updates. Update #1: OSHA’s Re...

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June 10, 2020

COVID-19: Employee Exposure & Employer Resource FAQ

The following post highlights employer FAQs related to employee exposure. A PDF of the below information can be found here. For additional COVID-19 resources and risk management recommendati...

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May 29, 2020

Employment Claims – Preparing for the Next COVID-19 Wave

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are following “stay at home” guidelines, and both businesses and individuals are confronting the related financial and economic impact. According...

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April 29, 2020

COVID-19: Temperature Screening of Personnel

As organizations implement protocols for personnel to safely return to work, one of the protocols may be temperature screening. One of the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) listed on the CD...

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April 27, 2020

COVID-19: Work Protocols Needed

Workers compensation insurance carriers are experiencing a significant number of COVID-19-related workers compensation claims. As a result, at least one insurance carrier is requiring confer...

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August 02, 2018

Safety Zone: Safety Leadership Training

Guidelines and safety protocols aren’t enough to create an effective workplace safety culture. It’s not for a lack of bloated programs and rules that we have preventable incidents. More ofte...

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December 18, 2017

Eliminating the Risk of Harassment in the Workplace

Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) has become an increasingly prevalent policy for organizations varying in size. These types of policies not only cover alleged sexual harassment...

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May 01, 2017

The Impact of Low Employee Morale on Workplace Safety in Healthcare Institutions

Are the healthcare professionals at your company happy at work? If not, what are you doing to change it? According to a recent report by The Conference Board, less than half of people in the ...

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April 04, 2017

Medical Marijuana & Workers Compensation: The Implications of Recent Legislation

Now that 28 states have legalized the medical use of marijuana, this legislation will inevitability impact how both employers and insurers handle impending workers compensation claims. Along ...

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