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]
Risk Management News
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]
Liberty Mutual Releases 2021 Workplace Safety Index
Boston, MA – The 10 causes of the most serious workplace accidents cost employers more than $58 billion in annual medical costs and lost wage payments, according to the latest Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index. “Understanding the top risks in the workplace is the first step in better protecting employees and the bottom line,” said Liberty… [Read more]
New Award from NIOSH, ASSP, NSC Recognizes Prevention Through Design
Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council recently announced that on July 14, 2021, longtime occupational safety and health expert Fred A. Manuele received the inaugural Prevention through Design (PtD) Award for his outstanding foresight, wisdom, tireless effort and major accomplishments in preventing harm to workers by helping organizations avoid and prevent hazards. The new… [Read more]
Samuel Hale and Clear Spring Insurance Agree to Third Year
Folsom, CA -(PRWeb)- Samuel Hale recently renewed its large deductible workers’ compensation insurance with Clear Spring on July 1. The policy includes a $500,000 per claim deductible, making Samuel Hale virtually self-insured. “We’ve had an amazing two-year partnership with Clear Spring, and we’re excited for this next year,” said Samuel Hale CEO Michael DiManno. “Clear… [Read more]
TOSHA Honors Tennessee Employers for Workplace Safety Records
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) recently recognized seven Tennessee employers with the prestigious Governor’s Award of Excellence for Workplace Safety and Health for their commitment to keeping employees safe while on the job. TOSHA Assistant Commissioner Wendy Fisher recently presented the Governor’s Award of Excellence to company representatives during… [Read more]