Workers Compensation Insurance

According to a report published by the Bureau of Labor,  there were more than three million recorded cases of nonfatal workplace injuries in 2013. Occupational injuries are amongst the leading cause of poverty in the United States. When a worker is unable to work due to an illness or injury contrac...

If you run a business that involves having dusts, fibers, chemicals in the air and that has the potential to be transmitted into your employee’s lungs, they might be at a higher risk for occupational lung disease. Occupational lung disease is a type of lung disease caused by the work environmen...

Employers in the U.S. are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage on behalf of their employees, with very few exceptions. The specific rules and regulations regarding the scale and scope of insurance carried varies by state as do the rules for employers filing workers’ compens...

OSHA recently announced newrequirements for businesses to report severe injuries in the aftermath of a report citing 4,405 workers killed on the job during 2013. The goal of the new reporting rule is to hold employers accountable for preventing accidents in the workplace. Severe Injury Reporting ...

Winter weather can be beautiful to see. It can also present unique challenges for businesses. Clearing the path of snow and ice for your customers in a timely manner has many benefits. These are a few well worth remembering. Avoid Ice Related Auto Accidents on Business Property Whether it is c...

According to a recent study performed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were less workplace injuries in 2013 than the years prior. This is good news to business owners who try their best to protect their employees and provide them with a safe place to work. The BLS reported their find...

If you own your own business, you are probably concerned about the types of hazards you or your employees, customers, or suppliers may face, especially those that can cause injuries. Among the most common causes of injuries in the workplace is due to slips and falls, according to a new infographi...

Every day, employees are exposed to hazards that may cause temporary or permanent injury to their eyes or face. Depending on the type of industry your business is in, your employees may be at risk from liquid chemicals or acid, molten metal, particles flying through the air, radiation, or chemical g...

As a small business owner, it is your responsibility to be sure your employees are safe while performing all business duties. In many cases, their job and work practices provide the necessary protection needed. However, for some duties, you will need to provide them with special personal protecti...

Of the types of injuries that can occur in the workplace, head injuries are some of the most severe. While any employee injury is something to be avoided avoid, head injuries could turn fatal. This is why it is imperative that you provide your employees with adequate head projection. By supplying...