Safety is priority number 1 for all employers. This keeps employees happy that their well-being is important to their superior, and it keeps the employers out of costly workers comp claims, settlements, and lawsuits.

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Safety Management by Luck

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When it comes to safety, organizations traditionally adjust their seriousness of response (and their tracking) based on the severity of the incident. The following diagram shows such an organization. The arrows are drawn based on the…
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If A Football Team Was Run Like Most Safety Programs

Football as a Business After watching the Super Bowl this past weekend, I started to think, “What if a football team was run like a business?” The offensive team would be the production department, always pushing for the goal before…

How These Companies Experience 48% Less Safety Incidents

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I had the opportunity to listen to Tony Robbins speak for the first time this past month. He spoke for nearly 3 hours about the power of “engagement” and how it can help you gain a competitive edge in both your business and personal…
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Tree Trimmer Falls and Decides to Sue Everybody

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Case Summary: Jones v. County of Erie, No. 971 CA 13-01845, 10/03/2014 The county of Erie hired American Site Developers to serve as the general contractor for a storm damage clean up project. American Site Developers further subcontracted…
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"Careful Our Daddies Work Here" Site Safety Posters Are Here

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As you and your team are well aware,  maintaining a safe work site pays huge dividends to the long term cost structure for your company. With the high cost of employee injuries impacting both your future workers compensation & liability…
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Which Toys are Safest at Daycare?

When you are providing day care for young children, safety must always be of paramount concern. There can be few greater responsibilities than looking after someone else’s child or children. You’ll want to do all you can to avoid having…
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Providing a Safe Work Environment for Nail Technicians

Manicures and pedicures are popular luxuries for women in New York. Aside from the pampering of fingernails and toenails, nail salons often provide a relaxing, stress-free couple of hours for otherwise busy women. There are over many nail salons…
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Focusing On Safety Makes Good Business Sense

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Workers’ compensation insurance is mandatory for New York employers. Purchasing New York workers compensation insurance may help to fulfill your legal obligations as an employer, but is there more you could do to keep your workforce safe and…