As increasing numbers of women enter the construction trades, concerns about their health and safety are growing. In addition to the primary safety and health hazards faced by all construction workers, there are safety and health issues specific to female construction workers. Read more below
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Tough economic times can be a serious stressor for retail and wholesale workers, especially if sales are slow or you’ve instituted layoffs, benefit reductions or pay freezes. Learn how changes in the economy can contribute to workplace violence and steps you can take to mitigate your risk.
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Although injuries resulting from slips, trips and falls are often easily preventable, they still occur frequently. There are many ways in which you can protect yourself and your co-workers against slips, trips and falls on the manufacturing floor.
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Riggers liability insurance provides protection when moving property or equipment that belongs to another party. In the event of an accident or damage to the property occurring while being lifted, having riggers liability is key to limiting the consequences for your company.
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Assigned risk plans provide a safety net for employers who are unable to acquire workers’ compensation coverage from insurers in a standard market. Although such plans can be helpful to employers in need of coverage, there are several considerations to keep in mind. Review this guidance to learn more about assigned risk plans and their associated ramifications.
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You may not think an error on your auto insurance application is a big deal, but the consequences can be very costly. Giving inaccurate information on your application can lead to increased premiums, policy cancellations or insufficient coverage in the event of an accident. Here are some common mistakes to avoid when applying for auto insurance.
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