OSHA recordable incidents and workplace safety compliance

OSHA Recordable Incidents: When to Record an Injury

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The Challenge Workplace injuries are an inevitable part of running a business—some minor, others more serious. Regardless of severity, employers must know which incidents are considered OSHA recordable incidents or not. While the rules…

Immigration Crackdowns Trigger Insurance Fallout in Construction Industry

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With tighter immigration crackdowns making headlines, a lot of the workforce—especially second- and third-tier subcontractors—is disappearing from  job sites out of fear of deportation... Now, with fewer boots on the ground, carriers are slapping on tougher terms, scaling back coverage, and bumping up premiums...
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Workers Compensation Insurance for Leased Workers

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Many companies are increasingly turning to staffing agencies where they lease employees to meet their needs for a variety of reasons, including increased workloads and high employee turnover rates. Companies that use staffing agencies can save…
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Construction Manager Vs. General Contractor- What Is The Difference?

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Your operations are as a General Contractor, but the contract you are looking to enter (or have entered) references to your organization as a Construction Manager. Is there an issue here? Although at first glance you may see similarities…

A Fireside Chat with A Claims Adjuster

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Our Claims Advocacy Team got to sit down with a workers’ compensation claims professional who specializes in high exposure claims. They discussed a high exposure claim that wasn’t reported timely to the carrier after the incident occurred.     Please…

Protecting Your Workforce From Winter Related Illness

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Winter weather creates new challenges for employers trying to protect their employees from work-related accidents. Snow and Ice. How are you protecting your employees from potential slip and fall incidents related to snow and ice? According…

New York State's Updated Sick Leave Law

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New York State’s Paid Sick Leave policies were introduced on April 3, 2020, and went into effect on Sept. 30, 2020. On January 1, 2021, employees may start using their accrued leave.  The number of sick leave hours required is based on…
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How Workers' Compensation Class Code #8873 "Telecommuter Reassigned Employees" Can Help You Save Money On Your Insurance Premium

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The New York Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Board (NYCIRB) has released a new class code for ‘Telecommuter Reassigned Employees’. If you are a business owner you might be wondering how do I adjust my workers' compensation rates…

National Safety Stand-Down Week Announced ( With INFOGRAPHIC)

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OSHA recently announced that the National Safety Stand-Down Week will take place September 14-18, 2020. This week is to recognize fall dangers, and, in general, work-site safety. Fall-related injuries continue to be the number one leader in…