Every day, workers across construction sites and industrial operations keep our communities stronger moving forward鈥攂uilding infrastructure, producing essential goods, and helping power the economy. But in environments like these, risk doesn鈥檛 always announce itself loudly. A worker slows their pace. Another pauses longer than usual between tasks. A supervisor notices someone losing focus while operating … Read more
By: Eric AustinRisk Management Expertise Specialist 鈥� Products Liability When an organization produces goods, the hope is that the products are fault-free. However, there may be instances when a product could become dangerous to the public, and it鈥檚 the company鈥檚 responsibility to inform consumers about these risks. This responsibility is referred to as the 鈥渄uty … Read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revealed the most frequently cited safety standards for fiscal year 2023 鈥� and Fall Protection has landed on top of the list for the 13th year. The annual list, announced at this year鈥檚 National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo, is determined from worksite inspections throughout … Read more
Trenching and excavating are essential to success across many industries, from construction to infrastructure development. When executed properly, these types of projects can be conducted year-round, including during colder months. While they play a significant role in driving progress, these activities can also carry inherent risks that lead to serious accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. … Read more
One year ago, Hurricane Ian made landfall on the coast of southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm, nearly entering Category 5 status with maximum sustained winds near 150 miles per hour before hitting Cayo Costa, a barrier island about 23 miles west of Fort Myers, Florida, at 3:05 PM EDT on September 28, 2022. … Read more
Professional burnout is a common and prevalent issue in today鈥檚 working world, resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been properly managed or alleviated. According to the World Health Organization, burnout is an official occupational phenomenon and can be characterized by three dimensions: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion, increased mental distance from one’s … Read more
Musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, are some of the most common workplace injuries. In fact, the private sector experienced nearly 250,000 reported MSD injuries or illnesses involving days away from work in 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These injuries often occur from tasks that include 鈥渟udden or sustained exposure to repetitive motion, force, … Read more
Building safety is a crucial aspect of every workplace and is vital in helping to reduce the risk of insurance claims, which can often have a significant impact on a company’s finances. In observance of National Building Safety Month, there are unique ways that businesses can highlight the importance of safety in the workplace, including … Read more
For many areas across the U.S., springtime is when everything seems to sprout back to life, including plants, animals 鈥� and work zones. With an increase of cones and barrels on the roadways comes the risk of accidents from sharing the road with workers. In fact, work zone crashes have seen an 11% increase in … Read more
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