In October 2020, the University of Vermont (UVM) Health Network—a six-hospital health care organization that serves over 1 million patients throughout Vermont and upstate New York discovered that its systems had been compromised by cybercriminals in a ransomware attack.
In the spring of 2021, hackers initiated a ransomware attack against Colonial Pipeline—the largest refined oil products pipeline in the United States.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for Aug. 25-31, 2024. This annual event aims to emphasize the importance of ensuring sufficient brake systems in commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).
Taking the initiative to use solar energy for your home will not only help the environment, but it can save you money, too.
Fireworks are a staple of many Fourth of July and other celebrations, but remember to take precautions to ensure your specialevent is safe and accident-free.
June is National Safety Month. This campaign, put together by the National Safety Council (NSC), highlights efforts to prevent injuries and deaths inside and outside the workplace. It also helps provide learning opportunities for employees, allows employers to share their safety pride and gives employees the opportunity to pledge that they will work safely.
On average, two workers are killed every month in trench collapses. It is our responsibility to provide a safe workplace, free of recognized hazards that may cause serious injury or death. By instituting safe work practices and procedures while excavating and working in trenches, we can prevent needless worksite injuries.
Summer school and camp programs offer students unique opportunities for learning and growth during the warmer months. However, ensuring a safe and secure environment is crucial, particularly as temperatures rise and routines shift. In this article, we’ll explore essential summer school safety tips that schools and camps can implement to keep students cool, protected, and well-supervised throughout the summer session.
Cyber incidents—including data breaches, ransomware attacks and social engineering scams—have become increasingly prevalent, impacting organizations of all sizes and industries. Such incidents have largely been brought on by additional cyberthreat vectors and growing attacker sophistication. As these incidents continue to rise in both cost and frequency, it’s crucial for organizations to take steps to address their cyber exposures and bolster their digital security defenses.
As employers look to reduce spending, many are slashing essential worker benefits like 401(k) plans, health insurance, and tuition assistance. However, experts warn against indiscriminately axing the costliest perks employees rely on. They say a better strategy is identifying underutilized offerings to cut and reallocating those dollars toward in-demand benefits.
