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Understanding Workers’ Compensation in Educational Institutions
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Understanding Workers’ Compensation in Educational Institutions

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Understanding Workers’ Compensation in Educational Institutions

By INSURICA|2025-02-03T16:58:28+00:00January 31st, 2025|Blog, Education|

Workers’ compensation is a vital component of employee benefits for educational institutions. It provides coverage for workplace injuries or illnesses, ensuring that employees receive the medical care and support they need while protecting schools from costly lawsuits. For administrators, understanding how workers’ compensation works and tailoring it to the unique environment of schools is essential for maintaining a safe and supportive workplace.

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Winter Weather Oil and Gas Safety Tips
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Winter Weather Oil and Gas Safety Tips

Blog, Energy

Winter Weather Oil and Gas Safety Tips

By INSURICA|2025-02-03T20:08:30+00:00January 30th, 2025|Blog, Energy|

To prevent injuries and illness as a result of winter weather, it’s important to learn about the causes, symptoms, and safety considerations to take so you are prepared to handle winter’s worst. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there is no exact temperature at which the environment becomes hazardous. Instead, factors such as low temperatures, wind speed, and wetness contribute to cold-induced injuries and illness.

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Cyber Case Study: Hack at Steel Mill Causes Physical Damage
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Cyber Case Study: Hack at Steel Mill Causes Physical Damage

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Cyber Case Study: Hack at Steel Mill Causes Physical Damage

By INSURICA|2025-02-03T20:09:03+00:00January 29th, 2025|Blog, Risk Management, Trending|

In late 2014, the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) released a report detailing a disruptive cyber attack at an unnamed steel mill facility. The attack—which was deployed through a combination of social engineering tactics and malware— compromised several of the steel mill’s industrial control components. From there, equipment breakdowns and production outages ensued, resulting in extensive property destruction.

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OSHA Penalty Schedule
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OSHA Penalty Schedule

Blog, Risk Management

OSHA Penalty Schedule

By INSURICA|2025-02-03T20:09:29+00:00January 28th, 2025|Blog, Risk Management|

An employer receives a written citation when it violates OSHA standards or regulations. The citation will describe the particular nature of the violation and will include a reference to the provision of the chapter, standard, rule, regulation or order the employer violated.

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New Year, New Goals: The Benefits of a Safe Patient Handling Program
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New Year, New Goals: The Benefits of a Safe Patient Handling Program

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New Year, New Goals: The Benefits of a Safe Patient Handling Program

By INSURICA|2025-02-03T20:14:55+00:00January 27th, 2025|Blog, Commercial Insurance, Healthcare, Safety Tips|

Because of age or incapacitation due to illness or injury, patients in health care settings often need help performing normal daily tasks like sitting up or walking. Helping patients with these tasks requires significant physical demands, putting employees in danger of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

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Imminent Dangers on the Job Site – Reducing Your Risk of Injury at Work
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Imminent Dangers on the Job Site – Reducing Your Risk of Injury at Work

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Imminent Dangers on the Job Site – Reducing Your Risk of Injury at Work

By INSURICA|2025-01-22T20:33:04+00:00January 22nd, 2025|Blog, Construction, Trending|

An imminent danger is a workplace hazard that puts you at an immediate risk of death or serious physical harm. It may be a safety hazard, such as an unstable trench or an exposed electrical wire, or it may be a health hazard, such as toxic substances, dangerous fumes, dusts or gases. These dangers could cause irreversible physical harm, death or reduced physical or mental performance.

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Monitoring to Prevent Patterns of Violations
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Monitoring to Prevent Patterns of Violations

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Monitoring to Prevent Patterns of Violations

By INSURICA|2025-01-22T20:57:19+00:00January 19th, 2025|Blog, Energy|

To prevent injuries and illness as a result of winter weather, it’s important to learn about the causes, symptoms, and safety considerations to take so you are prepared to handle winter’s worst. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there is no exact temperature at which the environment becomes hazardous. Instead, factors such as low temperatures, wind speed, and wetness contribute to cold-induced injuries and illness.

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Preparing for Freezes: Protecting Your School During Cold Weather
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Preparing for Freezes: Protecting Your School During Cold Weather

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Preparing for Freezes: Protecting Your School During Cold Weather

By INSURICA|2025-03-12T17:54:38+00:00January 17th, 2025|Blog, Education, News|

Preventing Frozen Pipes in Schools is essential to maintaining a safe and operational learning environment during cold weather. Frozen and burst pipes can cause costly damage, disrupt daily activities, and compromise the safety of students and staff. By taking proactive steps, schools can effectively mitigate these risks and ensure their facilities are prepared for freezing temperatures.

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Winter Driving Tips for Truckers
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Winter Driving Tips for Truckers

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Winter Driving Tips for Truckers

By INSURICA|2025-01-17T21:16:46+00:00January 15th, 2025|Blog, Risk Management, Safety Tips, Trending|

One of the joys of the trucking business is the ability to travel across the country and experience the beauty of different roads from coast to coast. However, this also means you must prepare for various types of driving conditions.

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Change Healthcare Cyberattack Causes Disruptions
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Change Healthcare Cyberattack Causes Disruptions

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Change Healthcare Cyberattack Causes Disruptions

By INSURICA|2025-01-17T19:54:16+00:00January 12th, 2025|Blog, Healthcare, Trending|

On Feb. 21, 2024, Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG) and one of the largest platforms for managing health insurance billing and payments in the United States, experienced a large-scale cyberattack. This attack forced the company to shut down over 100 services across its system for multiple weeks, affecting millions of health care providers and patients across the country.

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Understanding Workers’ Compensation in Educational Institutions

Winter Weather Oil and Gas Safety Tips

Cyber Case Study: Hack at Steel Mill Causes Physical Damage

OSHA Penalty Schedule

New Year, New Goals: The Benefits of a Safe Patient Handling Program

Imminent Dangers on the Job Site – Reducing Your Risk of Injury at Work

Monitoring to Prevent Patterns of Violations

Preparing for Freezes: Protecting Your School During Cold Weather

Winter Driving Tips for Truckers

Change Healthcare Cyberattack Causes Disruptions

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