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Cyber safety isn’t just a job for your IT department or contractor. Cyber attacks and data breaches have become far more common and far more costly in recent years. Protect yourself and your organization by remembering these tips: Don’t go phishing—Phishing emails are often sent from an address that looks like it can be trusted…

When a data breach or other cyber event occurs, the damages can be significant, often resulting in lawsuits, fines and serious financial losses. What’s more, cyber exposures impact businesses of all kinds, regardless of their size, area of focus, or status as a private or public entity. In order for organizations to truly protect themselves…

As a business owner, there is no shortage of things that you need to manage on a daily basis. Whether it's supervising employees, connecting with new clients or anything in between, there is only so much time in the day. That being said, it's nice to have the peace of mind that you and your…

Slips, trips, and falls (STFs) are a significant hazard for health care workers that can result in serious injury. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, STFs are the second-leading cause of serious injury among hospital workers. There are a host of factors that lead to STFs in the health care industry…

Gone are the days when the most sensitive information on an employee’s phone was the names and phone numbers of their contacts. Now, a smartphone or tablet can be used to gain access to anything, including emails, stored passwords and even proprietary company data. Depending on how your organization uses such devices, unauthorized access to…

Accidents can happen at any time in the workplace, often when you least expect them. However, many on-the-job accidents can be avoided by focusing on safe practices and taking necessary safety precautions. Know the Hazards The cause of accidents can almost always be traced to a dangerous act, an unsafe condition or a combination of…

The rising cost of claims presents a significant challenge for employers today. However, there is a simple strategy that can significantly reduce your claims costs: report all claims promptly. In fact, the sooner a claim is reported, the lower the cost is likely to be. Beyond cost, reporting claims promptly can help avoid unnecessary conflict…

Why is job safety and health important? In 2013, 4,585 employees died from occupational incidents, and there were a staggering 3.0 million total recordable cases of workplace injury and illness. On average, each of these 3.0 million cases required eight days away from work, which means U.S. employers as a whole paid for millions of…

Workers’ compensation benefits are available to employees who are unable to work as a result of either a work-related accident or illness. If you are injured on the job and medically authorized to take time off from work, you will be reimbursed for lost wages (typically a percentage of your regular wages) and all medical…

U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta recently told the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee that he “fully expects” OSHA inspections to increase once new inspectors are trained. Increased DOL Enforcement Actions Acosta’s remarks are in line with the significant increase in enforcement actions employers have seen in the…