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How you can prevent injuries in your office. When you think about workers compensation insurance claims, you probably think about high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, and so on.  However, it’s important to understand that all businesses face the risk of employee injuries.  For instance, office workers often report musculoskeletal pain and injuries—such as lowerRead more

How to prevent repetitive stress injuries among your healthcare staff. Healthcare workers experience extremely high rates of injury.  In fact, certain positions, such as nurses, actually have higher injury rates than high-risk industries such as commercial logging and mining.  For healthcare workers in assisted living facilities, repetitive stress injuries are the most common type ofRead more

Encourage your employees to report safety issues in the workplace. Part of maintaining a safe workplace is understanding the risks that your employees face.  However, even if you conduct regular workplace inspections and equipment checks, it can be difficult for employers to identify risks before they become full-blown issues.  This is why it’s so importantRead more

Why you should implement a wellness program at your assisted living facility. If you run an assisted living facility, you are probably looking for ways to improve the lives of both your residents and your staff members.  One great way to accomplish this goal is by implementing wellness programs that residents and employees can allRead more

How you can prepare for an OSHA inspection. If you have recently filed a workers compensation insurance claim, then it’s possible that OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) may come to inspect your workplace.  But why is your business being investigated, and how can you handle a visit from OHSA?  Here’s what you need toRead more

How to encourage better work habits in your staff. As a business owner, you want operations to be as efficient as possible.  If you have noticed a dip in your productivity, then the problem may lie with your employees.  Fortunately, there are many ways to encourage better work habits in your staff.  Here are someRead more

Poor communication can affect a worker’s recovery and increase your insurance rates. If an employee gets injured while on the job, then you will have to file a workers compensation insurance claim.  Typically, the medical side of things is fairly straight-forward.  Based on the physician’s or surgeon’s report, the claims adjuster can evaluate the employee’sRead more

What to consider when deciding on a security system for your business. As a business owner, you want to do everything in your power to keep your property safe.  While having the right commercial property insurance is a good precaution to take, there are other ways that you can safeguard your building, supplies, inventory, equipment,Read more