New York, NY – RIMS has implemented new guidelines that will require anyone who wishes to attend a RIMS in-person event to show that they are fully-vaccinated for COVID-19. The requirement is effective immediately for all events managed by RIMS staff, including the upcoming RIMS Enterprise Risk Management Conference and its Annual Conference & Exhibition… [Read more]
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NSC Releases Statement on Biden Administration’s Workplace Vaccine Requirement
Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council is hopeful in response to the Biden Administration’s six-pronged, comprehensive national strategy to combat the pandemic – specifically, the Council supports the plan’s approach to workplace vaccine requirements to increase uptake among the unvaccinated. NSC has advocated for the use of COVID-19 vaccines to ensure worker safety and… [Read more]
Origami Risk Expands COVID-19 Solutions, Including Vaccinations and Booster Monitoring
Chicago, IL – Origami Risk recently announced it has expanded its online solutions to help employers address exposures related to COVID-19 with the addition of new functionality to track employee vaccinations, boosters, post-vaccination protection waiting periods, and weekly testing for employees who waive taking the vaccine. The new tools, which build on Origami’s existing COVID-19… [Read more]
Best’s Special Report: Federal Terrorism Backstop Still Providing Stability to US Insurance Markets
Oldwick, NJ -(BusinessWire)- The federal insurance backstop created in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks continues to be successful in its goal of stabilizing the U.S. insurance market; although, according to a new AM Best report, some questions remain given evolving economic and market conditions and the absence of a true test. The Best’s Special… [Read more]
NFP Forms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Group
New York, NY -(PRWeb)- Insurance broker NFP recently announced the formation of its Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Group. Establishing the OHS Group advances NFP’s efforts to deliver the specialized expertise, capabilities and resources clients need to address complex risks across industries, products and programs. The OHS Group offers comprehensive occupational health, safety, loss control… [Read more]
Cal/OSHA Encourages Employers and Workers to Follow Updated CDPH Mask Guidance
Oakland, CA – In addition to the requirements of the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) and as a best practice, Cal/OSHA recently encouraged employers and workers to follow the recent update from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommending that all individuals wear face coverings while indoors regardless of vaccination status. CDPH recently updated… [Read more]
DuPont Sustainable Solutions, NSC Announce New Strategic Alliance
Itasca, IL – United behind the shared mission of saving lives and eliminating leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths in the workplace, DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS) and the National Safety Council recently announced a new strategic alliance in which the two organizations will collaborate to increase the breadth of available safety technologies and advise… [Read more]
OSHA Partners with NIOSH to Revise Handbook for Small Businesses
Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently collaborated with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to revise a handbook on workplace safety and health information for small business employers. The Small Business Safety and Health Handbook highlights the benefits of implementing an effective safety and… [Read more]
Ohio BWC Announces Workplace Wellness Grant Program
Columbus, OH – The Ohio BWC recently announced that it is accepting applications for its Workplace Wellness Grant Program (WWGP). The program assists employers with the creation and implementation of a workplace wellness program. A workplace wellness program consists of a health-risk appraisal (HRA), a biometric assessment, and programs designed to address those risk factors.… [Read more]
NSC Honors 33 Organizations with 2021 Industry Leader Awards
Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council today announced 33 organizations will receive Industry Leader Awards in 2021 for excellent safety performance within their industries. The Industry Leader Awards are one component of the NSC Occupational Awards Program, which recognizes outstanding safety achievements of NSC members and represents the top 5% of member companies that… [Read more]