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Cyber Hygiene for Schools: Teaching Digital Safety to Students

By |2025-10-07T19:26:28+00:00October 7th, 2025|Blog, Education|

Cyber hygiene for schools is more important than ever in today’s digital learning environment. Teaching digital safety to students not only protects their personal information but also strengthens overall school cybersecurity. With increasing online access in classrooms, cyber hygiene for schools must become a routine part of curriculum planning and student behavior expectations.

Keeping Our Workplace Violence-Free

By |2025-10-08T18:29:47+00:00September 27th, 2025|Blog, Energy|

Although we do our best at to keep the workplace safe, violence inflicted by an outsider or between employees remains a serious safety and health issue. It can occur inside or outside the workplace and can range from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and homicide. In fact, according to the United States Department of Labor, workplace violence is the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injury in our country.

Keeping Up with the SPCC Rule

By |2025-10-08T18:06:11+00:00September 26th, 2025|Blog, Energy|

The existence of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule, which has been in place since the 1970s, is widely known in the oil and gas industry. However, it is important to be aware of changes and clarifications made in 2010, which are of particular interest to those in the oil and gas industry. In a continued effort to prevent oil discharges from reaching navigable waters and adjoining shorelines, the EPA made several clarifications and changes to the decades-old SPCC Rule. The following provides an overview of the basics of the SPCC Rule while highlighting important modifications.

Wheelchair Safety for Passenger Vans

By |2025-10-08T17:59:12+00:00September 24th, 2025|Blog, Healthcare, Trending|

Passenger vans—which typically have an occupancy of between nine and 15 people—are used by many organizations to transport a wide range of passengers. Some of those passengers require the use of a wheelchair. Wheelchairs can either be stored as cargo when not in use or used as a seat during transport. There are many safety considerations and best practices to be aware of for those who are in charge of the loading, unloading and securement of wheelchairs and their occupants in passenger vans. These best practices are especially important when a passenger is using a wheelchair as a seat in the vehicle. As such, employees should be trained on working with different types of wheelchairs as seats in the vehicle, securing occupants in those seats and securing the wheelchair as cargo when it is not in use.

FERPA and Data Privacy Risks: What Schools Should Know

By |2025-09-24T19:44:36+00:00September 23rd, 2025|Blog, Education|

FERPA and data privacy risks have become increasingly important issues for schools to understand and address. FERPA—the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act—is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. However, as schools collect and store more sensitive data, FERPA and data privacy risks are also evolving. To stay compliant and protect students, school administrators must understand the law, recognize common risks, and implement practical solutions.

Making an Acquisition? Why the EMOD Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

By |2025-10-01T18:36:05+00:00September 4th, 2025|Blog, Construction, southwest, Trending|

When acquiring another company, there’s no shortage of factors to consider. From valuing physical assets to estimating potential synergies, the due diligence process can be complex. However, one critical element often overlooked is the EMOD.

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The Hazards of Biofuels

By |2025-10-01T18:42:03+00:00September 3rd, 2025|Blog, Energy, Environmental, Trending|

As a fast-growing part of the energy sector, the biofuel industry has become an attractive place to work and invest. To protect your company in the biofuel industry, it is essential to recognize potential workplace hazards of biofuels and their production processes, and take steps to protect workers from harm. In addition to common workplace hazards such as walking and working surface hazards and electrical hazards, biofuels present three major types of hazards:

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Visitor Check-In and Access Control Best Practices

By |2025-09-03T16:02:26+00:00August 27th, 2025|Blog, Education|

Visitor check-in and access control best practices are essential for ensuring campus safety. With increasing security concerns in schools, implementing visitor check-in and access control best practices helps minimize unauthorized access, protect students and staff, and ensure a safe learning environment.

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Understanding and Preventing Fleet Fraud

By |2025-09-03T15:54:47+00:00August 12th, 2025|Blog, Risk Management, Transportation, Trending|

Fleet fraud refers to a host of deceptive activities that may occur amid the sale and operation of commercial vehicles and their individual assets (e.g., engine parts). Such fraud is a significant concern for any business that utilizes commercial vehicles, whether it’s a few small cars or a dozen tractor-trailers.

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Facility Rental: Best Practices for Non-School Use

By |2025-09-03T15:53:46+00:00August 7th, 2025|Blog, Education|

As community hubs, school districts often open their doors to outside organizations for events, activities, and gatherings. This facility rental for non-school use can benefit the community, but it also comes with potential risks. School administrators must take proactive steps to protect district property, reduce liability exposure, and ensure compliance with state laws.

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