Employees acting complacent and ignoring hazards on the job can increase the likelihood of serious safety incidents happening in your workplace—including nearmisses, injuries and even fatalities. After all, even if you have taken steps to ensure healthy and safe working conditions within your organization, safety incidents can still occur if your employees engage in careless acts or unsafe behaviors.
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Civil unrest can be defined as an act of protest in a public space that escalates into a disturbance or interruption to peace and order. Civil unrest events can involve large amounts of people, and in some cases, include violence leading to bodily injury or property damage. It is important to recognize that not all gatherings of people lead to civil unrest events.
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De-icing Outdoor Walking Surfaces in Winter Keeping outdoor walking surfaces—such as parking lots and sidewalks—clear of ice in the winter is a crucial practice at many workplaces.
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Standard EPLI policies only provide coverage for lawsuits brought about by employees or prospective employees, and most commercial general liability (CGL) policies specifically exclude coverage for harassment and discrimination. Third-party EPLI fills this gap between EPLI and CGL, and offers protection against allegations of wrongful acts made by customers, clients, vendors and suppliers.
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With robberies on the rise, it is important for businesses to do all they can to prevent and mitigate risk, particularly during night shifts. To assist businesses in implementing a robbery prevention program, OSHA has developed a set of questions that can be used to assess a business’s robbery exposure.
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While most individuals are prepared to pack and unpack boxes, many forget just how many places need their updated contact information. After all, it’s not just family and friends who need to know your new address. This resource provides a list of who to notify when you move.
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