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Understanding The New York State Insurance Fund Reservation of Rights Process

Executing the NY State Insurance Fund Reservation of Rights protocol is critical if you do not want to be surcharged for leaving the NYSIF. As you may be aware if you want to leave The New York State Insurance Fund for greener pastures or…
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Optimizing the Machine: How to Mitigate Machinery’s Biggest Downfall

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Every year, an estimated 800 deaths and 18,000 injuries cripple the workforce solely as a result of workers operating machinery. Since the Industrial Revolution, the momentum behind increased production and productivity has come from one main…
5 Critical Tips On Avoiding a Very Expensive Education On Safety

5 Critical Tips On Avoiding a Very Expensive Education On Safety

Over a decade ago in May of 2008, a Crane collapsed in NYC that killed 2 construction workers. The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times both profiled the company owner Mr. James Lomma of NY Crane & Equipment Corp and the assistant…
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How to Decipher Director and Officer Insurance

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Director and Officer insurance is protection for the leaders of a company for when something goes wrong involving them. Some examples include wrongful acts, improper management, or errors in judgment. Many private companies aren’t familiar…
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New Pig Grippy Floor Mats: a Small Change with Drastic Implications

Just like poor training or unwarranted spending, poor floor protection is a culprit that results in huge costs every year, no matter how unsuspecting it may seem. Every day, 25,000 slip, trip, or fall at work. This adds up to around $70 billion…
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New York State Expands Anti-Discrimination Laws

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New York State (NYS) has once again increased its protections against workplace discrimination and harassment by updating and expanding its Anti-discrimination laws. Under a new law enacted on Aug. 12, 2019, certain provisions that were added…
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When An Employee Refuses Medical Injury Treatment For Potential Workers Compensation Claim

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Is your employee refusing medical injury treatment for a potential worker compensation claim? Based on the geographic location of your business, many state workers’ compensation statutes limit and mandate certain employer actions when a worker…
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How to Acquire the Best Contractors Using an Approval Plan

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When deciding on acquiring a contractor for a job, it is almost never a smooth, easy process. A contractor or specialized worker is sometimes necessary last minute. For that reason, it's helpful to develop a plan for screening contractors and…

10 Storm Preparedness Tips for Business Continuity

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Proper storm preparedness can help your organization continue to operate if an incident occurs within your offices that require your employees to transition to remote work.  A weather incident like Super Storm Sandy in 2011 taught us these…