Holiday Cleanup Tips

Dreading the holiday decor cleanup? Check out these tips to help make the post-holiday cleanup easier. Take pictures of your decorations before taking anything down. They’ll be a great reference when you’re planning next year’s displays. Start taking the non-breakables off of the tree first. Put them in their own box. No need to take…

Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing

Before the extreme weather hits, be sure to take the following steps to protect your pipes: Repair and seal cracks around windows and doors that can allow cold air to reach indoors. Seal around pipe opening to prevent cold airflow. Remove, drain and store outdoor hoses and close inside valves that supply outdoor lines. Open…

Winter Weather Safety

Know Your Risk. Take Action. #BeWeatherReady WINTER STORMS Snow and Sleet Snow and Sleet primarily affect travel, but can also damage infrastructure Blizzards Blizzards occur when strong winds cause blowing snow and whiteout conditions Do not travel during a blizzard warning, especially in open country Freezing Rain Freezing rain affects travel and can knock out…

Portable Ladder Safety

Falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) are one of the leading causes of occupational injuries. Be sure to familiarize yourself and your employees on the following safety tips before using a ladder. Read and follow all labels/markings on the ladder. Avoid electrical hazards! – Look for overhead power lines before handling a…

DIG Deeper: Coaching to Gain Clarity

Businesses are constantly in transition—adopting technology, adjusting to changes in their industry, and evolving to meet the needs of their customers. In that dynamic environment, there’s little time to reflect on management structure and transition strategy. Proactive organizations invest in executive coaching to address challenges that are impeding growth or preventing them from reaching their…

Top 10 Most Cited OSHA Violations in 2019

Safety+Health unveils finalized Top 10 data for FY 2019 (which ended Sept. 30) Fall Protection – General Requirements is OSHA’s most frequently cited standard for fiscal year 2019. This marks the ninth consecutive year it has stood atop the agency’s “Top 10” list. Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501) Hazard Communication (1910.1200) Scaffolding (1926.451) Lockout/Tagout…

Winterize Your Windows

The windows and doors of your home let in more cool air than any other part of your home, which is why it’s crucial to seal them properly. Following the right preparation steps will help you identify draft problems so you can add layers of insulation to keep you warm all winter long. When heat…

FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

Registration is open for the FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, which begins January 6, 2020. The Clearinghouse is a record of those CDL drivers who have violated the federal drug and alcohol testing program. Once the Clearinghouse launches, carriers will complete an annual query of all of your drivers (similar to pulling a motor vehicle…

Growing. Changing. Protecting Your Future.

Employment Practices Liability Insurance Protects Your Business From The Inside. Business transition brings changes. New leadership introduces new perspectives and a new way of operating. But while you’re focusing on the future of your business, there’s a blind spot to be aware of: even with the best practices in place, employee claims still arise. Employment…