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]
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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]
CA WCIRB Expands Classification Inspection Report Program for Agents and Brokers
Oakland, CA – The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) recently announced that effective July 1, 2020, it is expanding its Special Inspection Report program to allow agents and brokers to request a WCIRB physical inspection of their clients’ business operations. The new service comes in response to frequent inquiries from agents and… [Read more]
NSC: OSHA Must Immediately Issue Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19
Itasca, IL – As businesses across the country send more workers back to traditional operations post-quarantine, they are doing so without a federal standard to protect their workers from COVID-19 exposure – even more problematic given 20 states are reporting surges in cases. In response, the National Safety Council is calling on the Occupational Safety… [Read more]
NSC Issues Statement on CDC Guidelines for Returning Office Employees to Work
Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council recently applauded the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for releasing comprehensive guidelines for returning office employees to work. COVID-19 has been a uniquely safety-driven crisis, and safety must be at the core of all business decisions as employers contemplate returning employees back to office environments. Business owners… [Read more]
ASSP Joins OSHA Ambassador Program
Park Ridge, IL – The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) recently announced it has elevated its collaborative relationship with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for the betterment of workplace safety and health nationwide. ASSP has joined OSHA’s Ambassador Program. The agreement was authorized by ASSP President Diana Stegall, CSP, CFPS, ARM, SMS,… [Read more]
WA L&I Releases New Workplace Mask Guidance
Tumwater, WA – Most workers in Washington will have to wear a mask or face covering at work under new coronavirus workplace safety and health requirements that take effect June 8. With some exceptions, workers must wear some type of face covering or mask to help limit the spread of the coronavirus to those around… [Read more]
US DOL Issues Alert on Social Distancing to Keep Employees Safe at Work
Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert listing steps employers can follow to implement social distancing in the workplace and to help protect workers from exposure to the coronavirus. Safety measures employers can implement include: Isolate any worker who begins to exhibit symptoms until… [Read more]
ASSP Foundation Awards $285,000 in Scholarships and Grants
Park Ridge, IL – The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation is awarding $285,000 in academic scholarships and professional development grants to 112 individuals seeking advancement in occupational safety and health. “The Foundation receives incredible support every year from corporate donors and our ASSP member community,” said ASSP Foundation Chair Linda Tapp, CSP, ALCM,… [Read more]