by Jean LeBlanc | Oct 17, 2023 | Business continuity plan, News, Workplace safety
Hurricanes. Tornadoes. Floods. Earthquakes. Fires. Storms. Various parts of the country endure the brunt of Mother Nature’s tantrums at different times. Prepare now with these tips for business recovery after a natural disaster, to protect both employees and...
by Jean LeBlanc | Sep 19, 2023 | Business continuity plan, News, Workplace safety
September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by CDC, EPA, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and other federal agencies, the purpose of National Preparedness Month is to encourage us to create emergency plans for the future and take preparation steps,...
by Jean LeBlanc | Aug 15, 2023 | News, Workplace safety
Minimize workplace slips, trips and falls with these tips Despite being one of the most easily preventable hazards, slips, trips and falls (STFs) continue to be a leading cause of workplace accidents, hospital visits and insurance claims. The conditions that lead to...
by Jean LeBlanc | Jul 18, 2023 | News, Workplace safety
How to minimize or prevent lifting injuries Every year, more than a million employees in the U.S. suffer back injuries due to improper lifting. In fact, back-related injuries account for at least 20 percent of injuries in the workplace, and 25 percent of all workers’...
by Jean LeBlanc | Jun 13, 2023 | News, Workplace safety
Two co-workers continually ridicule a third co-worker, unbeknownst to management. Fed up, she slashes tires on their cars in the employee parking lot and is caught on surveillance tapes. A belligerent customer showed up today, yelling and pushing over chairs. The...
by Jean LeBlanc | Apr 18, 2023 | Business continuity plan, News
No matter where your insurance client (or your entity, if you’re self-insured) is located, there’s always the risk of a natural or man-made disaster. Of course you’re aware of this – that’s why you have property insurance. Whether it’s tornadoes in the Midwest,...