Oakland, CA – Cal/OSHA is urging all employers in California to carefully review and follow the state’s COVID-19 workplace safety and health guidance to ensure their workers are protected from the virus. The guidance will help employers comply with their obligations to implement effective measures to train and protect employees at each worksite. “Protecting employees… [Read more]
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CWCI: CA Private Self-Insured Claim Frequency Flat in 2019, But Incurred Losses Rose $35 Million
Oakland, CA – Oakland, CA – After increasing in 2017 and 2018, California workers’ compensation private self-insured claim frequency was relatively stable in 2019 as the incidence of medical-only and lost-time claims registered only marginal declines according to a California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) review of the latest data compiled by the state Office of… [Read more]
AGC/SAIF Members Receive $3.4 Million Retro Return
Salem, OR – The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) and SAIF recently announced a payout of more than $6.5 million for the 639 companies who participated in the AGC/SAIF group workers’ compensation program during 2018–2019. This includes a $3,360,142 retrospective return—representing a 9.98% return of paid premiums during the policy year—and adjustments from the… [Read more]
NV DIR Notes Increase in Business Compliance with COVID-19 Safety Measures
Las Vegas, NV – During follow up visits conducted July 13, Nevada OSHA officials found that 88 percent of the 73 businesses visited are now in compliance with required health and safety measures to slow community spread of COVID-19. A total of 147 follow up visits have been conducted. Officials opened a formal investigation at… [Read more]
ASSP: Certificate Programs Help Safety Professionals Advance
Park Ridge, IL – The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) recently announced that it has repackaged its professional certificate programs that are designed to help workplace safety and health professionals become experts in their field. Each program includes a set of courses that safety professionals can complete in-person or through ASSP’s live virtual classroom.… [Read more]
Outgoing ASSP President Diana Stegall Honored for Leadership During Pandemic
Park Ridge, IL -The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Board of Directors has honored the Society’s outgoing president for an exceptional year of leadership that helped the organization meet the extraordinary challenges of a global pandemic. The Board presented Diana Stegall, CSP, CFPS, ARM, SMS, CPCU, with an engraved glass carving and commemorative book… [Read more]
The Institutes’ Board Appoints Marita Zuraitis and John Howard as New Chair and Vice Chair
Malvern, PA – The Institutes recently announced they have appointed Marita Zuraitis and John Howard as chair and vice chair, respectively, of the organization’s Board of Trustees. “We are excited to welcome two highly experienced and engaged professionals to leadership roles in support of the vision and mission of The Institutes,” said Peter Miller, CPCU,… [Read more]
50 Colorado Employers Earn Pinnacol’s Circle of Safety Award
Denver, CO – Pinnacol Assurance recently honored 50 of its policyholders with the 2019 Circle of Safety Award. Winners have shown exemplary performance in safety, loss control, and financial and claims management. Many of the 2019 winners maintained superior performance despite operating in high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare and ski resorts. Winners are… [Read more]
Ohio BWC Honors Five Ohio Employers for Workplace Safety Innovations
Columbus, OH – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has awarded cash prizes to five Ohio employers as part of its annual Safety Innovation Awards. BWC typically announces the winners at its annual Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, which did not take place as usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The awards recognize a… [Read more]
Out Front Ideas Webinar: Executing Your Return to the Office Plan
St. Louis, MO – Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark recently announced its next complimentary webinar, noting that in the last month, many offices previously closed due to COVID-19 started reopening as government restrictions on activities were lessened. This return to the office is presenting new challenges to employers as they continue to protect… [Read more]