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The Benefits of a Safe Patient Handling Program

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).

By |January 27th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Commercial Insurance, Healthcare, Safety Tips|Comments Off on The Benefits of a Safe Patient Handling Program

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

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.

By |January 22nd, 2025|Categories: Blog, Construction, Trending|Comments Off on Imminent Dangers on the Job Site – Reducing Your Risk of Injury at Work

Monitoring to Prevent Patterns of Violations

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.

By |January 19th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Energy|Tags: |Comments Off on Monitoring to Prevent Patterns of Violations

Preparing for Freezes: Protecting Your School During Cold Weather

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.

By |January 17th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Education, News|Comments Off on Preparing for Freezes: Protecting Your School During Cold Weather

Winter Driving Tips for Truckers

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.

By |January 15th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Risk Management, Safety Tips, Trending|Comments Off on Winter Driving Tips for Truckers

Change Healthcare Cyberattack Causes Disruptions

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.

By |January 12th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Healthcare, Trending|Comments Off on Change Healthcare Cyberattack Causes Disruptions
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