REVIEWING THE OSHA TOP 10
Safety violations can occur in any number of ways, but there are plenty of opportunities to help create safer work environments. One way is to become familiar with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Top 10 list, which accounts for the most frequently cited standards following inspections of businesses and work sites by federal […]
RESOLVE TO REEVALUATE YOUR RISK MANAGEMENT CULTURE
Take a moment to consider the past year in risk management. Is there anything that stands out to you as needing improvement? Anything that worked well to be taken into the New Year? It’s important to reevaluate your risk management culture every so often in order to stay aware of changes that may have evolved […]
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Electricity is vital to our world and businesses, and our reliance on electrical systems creates a risk. Could you continue operating your business without electricity? Power outages in Texas due to cold weather earlier this year show us that natural disasters can strike anywhere, and at any time – and often have ramifications to critical […]
CLAIM OF THE MONTH – COULD IT HAPPEN TO YOU?
A mechanic test drove a customer’s vehicle to diagnose a problem. While listening for the problem, the mechanic got distracted and rear-ended another vehicle, seriously injuring the occupants.POTENTIAL CLAIM: $3.5 million That claim might seem unrealistically high, but we have seen court judgments in cases like this rising at an unprecedented rate. Juries have […]
A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PLAN…FOR YOUR LIFE INSURANCE?
Everyone has a vehicle maintenance plan, whether they are the one who performs the maintenance or not. Oil changes, tire rotations, and general tune-ups are a part of life, no matter how busy we are. Without a routine maintenance plan in place, your vehicle will not operate at its peak performance. You may not realize […]
HR QUESTION OF THE MONTH: SCHOOL IS OPEN- OPT TO STAY HOME ON FFRCA LEAVE?
NOVEMBER HR QUESTION: Does an employee, who has opted to stay home with her school aged child, who chose to virtually learn, when the school is open, and the other 2 children are in school, still qualify for extended leave under the Emergency Families First Coronavirus Response Act? ANSWER: The Department of Labor recently addressed […]
HR QUESTION OF THE MONTH: PROVIDE FFCRA LEAVE EVEN IN NEGATIVE CASES?
AUGUST HR QUESTION: We have many employees who have figured out that some doctors will write 14-day quarantine notes, even after they test negative for COVID. The employee goes to the provider, tells them they’ve been exposed to COVID, the doctor tests them, they come back negative, but then the doctor writes a 14-day quarantine […]
HR QUESTION OF THE MONTH: EMPLOYEE TEMPERATURE-TAKING POLICY – WHEN AND HOW?
JUNE HR QUESTION: What is the best way to implement an employee temperature-taking policy? Should it be required of everyone or should it be used only for employees who are returning to work after being sick, or other times? What type of thermometer is best? When, where and how should the temperature be taken? What […]
HR QUESTION OF THE MONTH: EMPLOYEE RETURNING FROM TRIP – PRECAUTIONS IN LIGHT OF COVID-19?
APRIL HR QUESTION: We have crews that ride together in vehicles and perform work outside. We have explained to employees that work is optional during this time and we have encouraged employees to stay home if they feel sick or are concerned about exposure. We have an employee who is returning from a trip to […]
SUCCESSION PLANNING IN THE TIME OF SOCIAL DISTANCING
In this time of social distancing and economic uncertainty, the last things you, as a business owner, may be thinking about are your succession plans. More immediate concerns about just keeping the doors open and the lights on are probably higher on your list of priorities. On the other hand, perhaps the current global circumstances […]
