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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…
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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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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…
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Long Term Safety Solutions: How New Equipment Can Boost Profit for a Company

There have been some recent trends in new pieces of personal protective equipment, or PPE. For example, equipment is becoming more personalized and comfortable. New respiratory devices are being produced that allow users to have facial hair,…
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The 21st Century Solution for Business Protection: Cyber insurance

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Ordering a pizza, listening to music, getting a mortgage. All are examples of normal activities that have adapted with the emergence of computers. It is no wonder that insurance has also taken part in this advancement into the new era. However,…
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Determining the Best Way to Alleviate Risk Surrounding Repair Work

Too much of a good thing is a very real thing when dealing with insurance. Sometimes less is better when dealing with repair work coverage. What makes it even worse, is that a lot of people struggle to understand the complexities of endorsements.Seen…
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Data Privacy: Is my Data Safe?

Intro In today’s advanced, analytical society, data rules the world. With such an emphasis on data to optimize business, there are plenty of sources to access tons of public data. However, most companies acquire a competitive edge based on…