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OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations for 2025

By |2025-10-08T15:50:46+00:00October 8th, 2025|Blog, Risk Management, Trending|

OSHA recently revealed its top 10 most frequently cited standards in the 2025 fiscal year using preliminary data. This information is valuable for businesses of all kinds, as it helps them identify common exposures that affect their workforce and gives them the information they need to plan their compliance programs.

Hot Dog Incident on Highway Emphasizes the Risks of Cargo Spills

By |2025-10-17T14:19:56+00:00October 2nd, 2025|Blog, Risk Management, Transportation, Trending|

In August 2025, a tractor-trailer owned by a third-party freight carrier was transporting thousands of pounds of frozen hot dogs when it overturned and struck another vehicle on Interstate 83 while traveling through York County, Pennsylvania, resulting in the meat products spilling across the highway. According to local authorities, the incident occurred on a weekday morning during rush-hour traffic as the tractor-trailer was nearing an exit ramp. In this moment, the driver of the truck reportedly lost control due to an undisclosed mechanical problem, causing it to tip over, hit a nearby passenger vehicle and tear open the boxes of tightly packed hot dogs in the process.

5 Common Cybersecurity Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By |2025-10-01T18:34:29+00:00October 1st, 2025|Blog, Risk Management, Trending|

All organizations, regardless of their size or industry, are at risk of being targeted by cybercriminals. These malicious actors can conduct cyberattacks, leading to significant financial, operational and reputational damage that can be difficult or impossible to recover from. Fortunately, solid cyber hygiene practices can reduce the likelihood of data breaches and other cyber incidents from occurring, and many of these practices are relatively low-cost and easy to implement.

The Risks of Vacant Property

By |2025-09-03T15:54:22+00:00August 13th, 2025|Blog, Risk Management, Trending|

Theft, trespassing, fires or other losses are constant threats on vacant construction sites. Losses might include not only the value of damaged or stolen materials but also the liability of an individual being injured on the property and the loss of time if a crucial piece of equipment is damaged or stolen. The insurance risks and liabilities associated with vacant construction sites can be extensive. To ensure that you are adequately protected, it is important to know the risks you face. In addition to purchasing comprehensive insurance coverage, there are numerous preventive strategies you can adopt to maintain vacant properties in a way that reduces risk and liability.

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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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Five Strategies for Reducing Workers’ Compensation Costs

By |2025-05-30T14:13:30+00:00May 29th, 2025|Blog, Risk Management, Trending|

When a company experiences significant increases in workers’ compensation costs, it usually triggers internal activities aimed at reducing insurance costs and spending. The key to spending fewer dollars is more than just stopping a few accidents; it is having a sound safety program designed to continuously improve. This is where a safety program that, at a minimum, is compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards can yield significant savings for by reducing injuries and illnesses, saving workers’ compensation dollars.

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Cyber Case Study: Hack at Steel Mill Causes Physical Damage

By |2025-05-30T14:27:38+00:00May 15th, 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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Fleet Risk Management Best Practices

By |2025-07-17T16:45:44+00:00May 9th, 2025|Blog, Loss Control, Risk Management, Safety Tips, Transportation, Trending|

What can companies do to lower the likelihood of a claim related to fleet drivers? Let's look at some fleet risk management best practices.

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