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.
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.
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.
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.
Preventing Violence in the Healthcare Workplace
Workplace violence in the healthcare industry has been declining, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely absent from hospitals and other medical clinics. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost half of non-fatal injuries from occupational assaults and violence occur in healthcare and social services settings.
6 Tips for Adding a Teen to Your Auto Policy
If your teen is approaching driving age, it may be time to start thinking about adding them to your auto insurance policy. Although this will likely increase your insurance premiums, it is typically cheaper than having your teen purchase an auto policy in their own name. Here are six tips to consider when adding a teen to your auto insurance policy.