Healthcare providers have been increasingly utilizing technology and turning to digitization. Innovations such as telehealth, artificial intelligence (AI), digital billing systems and connected devices continue to reshape the industry.
As temperatures rise, summer facility maintenance becomes a top priority for school districts and campus managers. Taking proactive steps during the summer months protects infrastructure and ensures a safe, efficient environment for students and staff returning in the fall. Prioritizing summer facility maintenance helps ensure that HVAC systems, plumbing, roofing, and exterior structures are fully prepared for extreme weather and continued usage.
In Workers' Compensation, the reality is that the E-Mod score determines the majority of the annual premium, rather than the non-disputable rates assigned by the NCCI for each class code. Which is to the benefit of savvy companies that understand how the EMOD score works and know how to control it.
Sustainability has become increasingly important for healthcare facilities. Faced with regulatory requirements, cost-saving opportunities and growing public expectations for environmental responsibility, healthcare facilities are pursuing green initiatives that align with operational efficiency and risk management goals.
In the spring of 2021, hackers initiated a ransomware attack against Colonial Pipeline—the largest refined oil products pipeline in the United States.
As technology becomes more embedded in students' daily lives, cyberbullying continues to be a growing threat to student mental health and school safety. Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying follows students beyond the classroom and into their homes, making it more difficult to escape—and more important than ever to address.
School performances and assemblies are exciting opportunities for students, families, and the wider community to come together. However, to ensure a safe and successful event, it’s critical that schools implement clear safety protocols for school performances and assemblies. Without proper planning, these gatherings can introduce risks that endanger both attendees and participants. Proactively establishing safety protocols for school performances and assemblies helps protect everyone and ensures a positive experience.
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.
Over the last few years, the healthcare industry has been navigating a volatile landscape shaped by changing market demands, labor shortages, inflation and supply chain difficulties. In 2025, several trends could continue to impact the sector, including workforce safety concerns propelled by staffing shortages and changing skills requirements, increased cyberthreats due to increasing technology reliance, ongoing efforts to secure medical supplies and medications amid supply chain challenges, and the risks associated with expanded telehealth use.
The construction industry is continuously moving toward digitization, adopting advanced technology such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Building Information Modeling software. These innovations help to automate tasks, reduce waste and improve efficiency, productivity and safety.
