Thursday, July 9, 2020
Even though summer is winding down, chances are there will still be
some hot days remaining. And if you work in an indoor environment
where heat is a constant issue, your employees may face...
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
On June 18, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) released guidance to help employers plan how to reopen
nonessential businesses. The guidance also addresses issues
employers...
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Since being established as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and
Economic Security Act in March 2020, the Paycheck Protection
Program (PPP) has been the subject of additional stimulus bills,
legal...
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Most business owners know the value of their inventory, the raw
materials used to create their product or what it would cost to
replace the vehicles used to move their product. They may not know
the...
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Fact: A stranger’s review has more impact on your customer’s
purchase decision than any of your marketing or advertising
efforts. According to a survey by BrightLocal, 88% of customers
rely on reviews...
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Winter is a busy time of year for all. Injuries from slips and
falls peak during winter months, putting your employees out of
commission right when you need them most. If you have retail
locations,...
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Managing and understanding workers’ compensation insurance costs is
a difficult task, says EMC Industrial Hygienist Krista Scott.
You’ve likely heard the term “experience modification factor”...
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
An important part of understanding your responsibility for products
and services is to understand how that responsibility is defined by
law. Although various states and countries have differing...
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Companies today face an unprecedented number of exposures. The
frequency and severity of weather-related events seem to be
increasing and reliance on a complex network of technology and
supply chains...
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Winter is around the corner and cold temperatures can reach areas
of your facility that you cannot see or seldom visit, such as:
· Crawl spaces;
· Closets;
· Enclosed spaces...
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Cyber threats have become a common occurrence for all businesses,
but in spite of the increased risk of cyber attacks, many companies
are not heeding the potential threat to their own...
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
The modern office for the road warrior could find you working
anywhere at any time, from early mornings at the corner coffee shop
to red-eye flights at your airplane’s seatback tray table. You...
Thursday, August 16, 2018
As you may know, business liability insurance covers losses related
to bodily injury, property damage or advertising injury. But what
happens, and who pays, when a printer neglects to catch...
Thursday, August 16, 2018
We all have that coworker (or maybe we ARE that coworker) with the
messy desk. Stacks of papers, post-it notes, pens, pencils, note
tablets, folders, daily calendars, and any number of objects...
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Individuals are not the only ones at risk of identity theft.
Increasingly, businesses are struggling with criminal use of their
identity for tax fraud, credit card and other financial fraud, as
well...
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Illinois Building Property of Others Coverage in Illinois I
know I have talked about this in the past, but I have been running
into a lot of leases recently that address this topic. I am seeing
more...
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Out of sight, out of mind is risky when it comes to sprinkler
systems, says EMC Risk Improvement Engineer Kody Daniel. Because
sprinklers are silently at the ready in case of an emergency, it’s
easy...
Monday, January 30, 2017
When an employee is off work due to an injury or illness, an
effective return to work program can help you bring that employee
back to work—in a modified capacity—as soon as they are medically
able....
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Three workers were injured on the job. Although the injuries were
not life threatening, the first worker immediately rushed to the
emergency room for treatment. The second worker visited his...
