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]
Risk Management News
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]
Marsh Releases New Practical Guide to Returning People to Workplace Safely
New York, NY – Marsh recently announced the release of its new, comprehensive Practical Guide to Returning People to the Workplace Safely. The guide, developed by Marsh’s risk and safety consultants, provides organizations – from the C-suite to risk and safety professionals — helpful recommendations, tips, considerations, and tools as they prepare, implement, and manage… [Read more]
RIMS Launches Risk Management Advisory Program: “RIMS Ask A Peer”
New York, NY – RIMS recently announced the launche of Ask a Peer, a professional advisory program that links highly-qualified, recognized and Society vetted risk management leaders with professionals seeking support and guidance. The RIMS Ask a Peer process starts with a personal conversation to discuss the level of support needed and desired goals. Once… [Read more]
Out Front Ideas Webinar: We Are Open for Business: Now What?
St. Louis, MO – Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark recently announced its next complimentary webinar, noting that many states and localities introducing phased reopening plans, employers are preparing to return to normal business operations. But “normal” may not be a reality for some time. So how do you operate a business effectively while… [Read more]
US DOL Announces Availability of $11.5 Million in Worker Safety and Health Training Grants
Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced the availability of $11.5 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants for nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based organizations, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations, Indian tribes, and colleges and universities. The Harwood Training Grant program supports in-person, hands-on… [Read more]
Safety and Health CEOs Discuss Role of Profession in Pandemic Recovery
Park Ridge, IL – The CEOs of the nation’s three leading safety organizations recently teamed up for an insightful discussion about how the occupational safety and health profession is evolving and expanding its presence as industries recover from COVID-19. The free webinar, “COVID-19: A Safety and Health CEO Perspective,” features Jennifer McNelly of the American… [Read more]
Pinnacol Begins Offering Free Safety Consultations in Response to COVID-19
Denver, CO – As COVID-19 swept across Colorado, businesses quickly modified their operations — sometimes in days — to adjust to lockdown orders, new social distancing guidelines and widespread uncertainty. Pinnacol Assurance is advising employers that they should be vigilant about known as well as new safety hazards as operational modifications in response to COVID-19… [Read more]
Texas Mutual Names New Senior Vice President of Underwriting
Austin, TX – Texas Mutual Insurance Company recently announced Jeff Lentz as the company’s senior vice president (SVP) of underwriting. Lentz will oversee the company’s corporate underwriting, underwriting support services, regional underwriting, distribution, agency operations, business development and customer engagement. “We have a long history of taking care of our agents, policyholders and injured workers,… [Read more]
Safety National Webinar: The New Norm: Strategies to Reopen Your Business Safely During COVID-19
St. Louis, MO – Safety National recently announced a new complimentary webinar, noting that states are preparing to reopen businesses in coming months, but doing so safely requires thorough planning and preparation. How do you mitigate transmission of COVID-19 in your workplace? What workforce challenges should you anticipate as employees return? How do you demonstrate… [Read more]