Providing Safety for Women in Construction
As increasing numbers of women enter the construction trades, concerns about their health and safety are growing. In addition to the primary safety and health hazards faced by all construction workers, there are safety and health issues specific to female construction workers
Beyond the Basics: Boating Safety Tips
Going boating can be a wonderful way to explore the open waters and stay cool in the summer heat. However, boating can carry significant safety hazards if you aren’t careful. Without proper precautions in place, a boating mishap could easily lead to extensive property damage, various injuries and—in severe cases—drowning or death. To keep yourself and your passengers safe on the water, follow these boating best practices.
2024 Benefits Trends: What Employers Need to Know
As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes into the rearview mirror, employers are shifting their focus to new challenges in the benefits space. With medical costs projected to rise 8.9% in 2024, many companies will need to make difficult decisions about their health and welfare offerings. They’ll also face growing pressure to support employees’ financial, physical and mental well-being.
Best Practices for Patient Safety in Healthcare Facilities
Strategies, when implemented effectively, can contribute to a safer and more reliable healthcare environment for patients and healthcare providers.
Heat Rules: OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Heat
As OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Heat enters into its second year, it is important to revisit some key takeaways.
Parametric Insurance: A Sure Bet on Nature’s Gambles
Parametric insurance sounds a lot like betting on horses. In betting on horse races, there is a set threshold - the finish line - that must be crossed to trigger a payout. In parametric insurance, there is a threshold that set parameters must cross to trigger payout.