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Determining the Best Way to Alleviate Risk Surrounding Repair Work

Too much of a good thing is a very real thing when dealing with insurance. Sometimes less is better when dealing with repair work coverage. What makes it even worse, is that a lot of people struggle to understand the complexities of endorsements.Seen…
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Local Law 196 Outlines Site Safety Training Requirements for NYC Construction Sites

New York City’s Department of Buildings released requirements for Site Safety Training. For workers employed on projects with an active Site Safety Manager, Site Safety Coordinator, or Construction Superintendent, the following rules will…
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New Sexual Harassment LawsPassed: Great for Employees, but What does it Mean for Employers?

Recently, a new bill was passed that will revolutionize sexual harassment laws in the state of New York. When it comes to sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace, a few main changes have been made. First, there is a lower threshold…
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Protecting Human Service Workers From Work Place Violence May Become Law

As far as the Human Services Industry goes, violence against healthcare and social service workers has always been prevalent. We see it constantly with our clients. Data from 2017 provided by The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that injuries…
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Access to Medical And Exposure Records

In some work environments, employees can be exposed to a number of toxic and non-toxic elements. Employers are mandated to keep records of these exposures for a minimum of 30 years from the last date of entry in accordance with OSHA’s Standard…
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New Bill To Broaden Workplace Harassment Puts Business At Greater Risk

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N.Y. State lawmakers are working towards stricter standards on workplace harassment. Under today’s guidelines, judges have determined “pulling a bra strap” or “suggesting a woman gets breast implants” doesn’t qualify as workplace…
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Serious Workplace Injuries: The Top 10 Causes

Recently Liberty Mutual released their annual workplace safety index documents which included the "Top 10 Causes Of The Most Serious Workplace Injuries". These injuries cause employees to miss 5 or more days from work or were fatal. Liberty…
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National "Safety Stand-Down" Week 2019

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OSHA announced May 6-10th is "National Safety Stand-Down" week. Falls are the number 1 on the job cause of death for the construction industry. Here is a list of resources & ideas for events and conversations to have with your employees…
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Auto Exposure in Home Healthcare Organizations

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Many Human Services and Healthcare organizations rely on their staff to visit client homes, facilities, and provide transportation for clients.  A strong set of controls paired with the appropriate insurance coverage can significantly lower…