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How to Spot False Workers Compensation Claims

Claims Management, Construction Practice Group Content, Food & Beverage Practice Group Content, HR Challenges, Human Services Practice Group Content, Other, Practice Groups, Transportation Practice Group Content, Workers Compensation Insurance

You're probably looking online for an answer on "How to Spot Workers Compensation Claims". Well, it's probably the most often repeated refrain when we speak to folks whose companies are suffering under the high cost of employee injuries. They…

OSHA ISSUES FAQ On CRYSTALLINE SILICA STANDARD

Construction Practice Group Content, OSHA, Other

In a Department of Labor January 23rd press release, after consulting with both Union & Industry stakeholders OSHA published a list of Frequently Asked Questions as it relates to the respirable crystalline silica…

The True Cost of Your HR Practices

Construction Practice Group Content, Food & Beverage Practice Group Content, General Liability Insurance, HR Challenges, Human Services Practice Group Content, Risk Management, Transportation Practice Group Content, Workers Compensation Insurance

Employees are the principal foundation of all companies. It is important to realize that there are many different types of employees and the ones you choose to hire will significantly impact how well your business is run. In other words,…

What Does It Mean to Be a Competent Person According to OSHA?

Construction Practice Group Content, OSHA, Risk Management

What does it mean to be a competent person according to OSHA? Are your workers competent? The general idea of competency is defined as having the required ability, skill and knowledge to do something. There are countless employers who state…

Paying Employees on Workers Compensation

Construction Practice Group Content, Other, Workers Compensation Insurance

Did you know, depending on your company structure, you can pay your employees their regular wages in lieu of workers compensation? If an employee is accidentally injured during their employment, a claim is reported to the workers compensation…

Insured Status for Un Enrolled Sub on a CCIP or OCIP

Knowing Additional Insured Status Is Worth It

Construction Practice Group Content, General Liability Insurance, Other

I read somewhere that a smart person learns from their mistakes while a wise person learns from the mistakes of others. In the spirit of this musing I offer up a recent experience of an electrical subcontracting firm, a large CCIP (Contractor…

Are Site Safety Cards Required for All Construction Workers?

The Importance of a Work Site Accident Witness

Claims Management, Construction Practice Group Content, Loss Control, OSHA, Workers Compensation Insurance

The Importance of Worksite Accident Witnesses Finding a witness to a worksite accident resulting in injury or property harm is of the utmost importance to contractors. A worksite accident witness is an integral component for the defense.…

Driver Safety Policy Options For Home Healthcare Agencies

Commercial Auto, HR Challenges, Human Services Practice Group Content

Do you run a home health care agency where employees use their own car? If so, it is essential that you have a specifically designed implemented driver safety policy. Home health care agency employees often find themselves pressed for time.…

First Responder Risk Management Basics

Commercial Auto, Transportation Practice Group Content

Here are some basics as it relates to first responder drivers. Although we know much of this instinctually. Formalizing some basic risk management techniques for those who drive an ambulance or ambulette can help low your insurance costs. Further…