June 04, 2018
Preventing Sexual Abuse or Misconduct in Health and Human Services Organizations
A quick scan of recent headlines – including the latest high-profile story about a nursing home that has been found 85 percent liable for the 2013 sexual assault of an 82-year-old resident –...
May 15, 2018
Spring Risk Forum Recap – Cannabiz: The Effects of Marijuana on Your Business
Employers today are facing an unusual challenge: Although medical cannabis is now legal in 29 states, including Pennsylvania, it remains illegal under federal law. How does that impact your...
April 10, 2018
The Important Difference Between Employee Satisfaction and Employee Engagement
For years, healthcare organizations have dedicated time and resources to improve employee satisfaction. And, for good reason – according to a recent report by The Conference Board, less than...
December 18, 2017
Eliminating the Risk of Harassment in the Workplace
Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) has become an increasingly prevalent policy for organizations varying in size. These types of policies not only cover alleged sexual harassment...
November 21, 2017
Steps to Reduce Risk Following a Natural Disaster
Over the course of a few short weeks, Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma devastated major cities, rural towns and miles of coastline. According to Moody’s Analytics, total economic damages a...
July 03, 2017
Managing Accident Risk for Distribution Fleets
In 2016, the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America reported that the property and casualty industry experienced 1.7 billion in net underwriting losses from January through Septemb...
September 30, 2016
Active Shooter Preparedness in Nursing Homes
An active shooter is a worst case safety scenario for any business or organization. It happens suddenly and is typically over within as little as 10 to 15 seconds, leaving victims and witness...
September 09, 2016
New OSHA Final Rule on Silica Dust Exposure Requirements
Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule to limit workers’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Crystalline silica can be inhaled ...
July 06, 2016
Preventing Construction Falls with a Fall Protection Plan
Despite the best planning and prevention, accidents will still occur on construction sites. However, a carefully implemented fall protection plan can be the difference between life and death....
June 20, 2016
Implementing a Workplace “Stretch-and-Flex” Program in Your Company
Whether working on a construction site, in a manufacturing site or in a cubicle, employees are constantly overexerting their muscles. The daily wear and tear leaves workers in pain and discom...
June 02, 2016
OSHA Fines to Increase Summer 2016
For the first time in a quarter century, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is expected to increase its fines for safety violations. This increase in OSHA fines is the resul...
May 18, 2016
Captives 101: What Types of Captive Is Right For Your Business (Part 2)
In a recent post on the Risk Matters blog, I gave an overview of captive insurance – insurance companies that are owned and controlled by insureds to insure the risks of its owners who,...
November 24, 2015
The Foundational Elements of a Strong Workplace Safety Culture
If you’re a not-for-profit service provider looking to reduce workers compensation costs, one of the best ways to do so is by building a culture of safety in the workplace. However, one of th...
May 08, 2013
The Slippery Floor You’ve Overlooked
This article first appeared in the January/February 2013 issues of Building Profits, the official magazine of the Construction Financial Management Association. Establishing a Wellness Cultur...