No matter what industry you’re in, chances are your organization will, at some point, rely on the help of a third party to fulfill certain business needs. Regardless of who you work with, business arrangements with contractors and vendors can open you up to a number of risks—risks that need to be accounted for through […]
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Cal/OSHA Issues Return-to-Work General Guidelines for COVID-19
Date: May 21, 2020Category: Author:
As state economies reopen, the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) has issued interim general guidelines to help employers in California protect their workers from COVID-19. This interim guidance does not impose new legal obligations. The new guidance identifies specific infection control measures that are mandatory for California employers to implement and include in […]
New York State Enacts Paid Sick Leave Law
Date: May 12, 2020Category: Author:
New York state has enacted a sick leave law that, depending on their size, requires employers to provide between 40 and 56 hours of paid leave per year for reasons relating to the health of the employee or the employee’s family. Employers with fewer than five employees and an annual income under $1 million may […]
Safety Considerations for 15-passenger Vans
Date: May 7, 2020Category: Author:
Across the Conservation industry, 15-passenger vans can be useful for transporting groups of people. However, these vehicles also carry unique risks. Recent research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that 15-passenger vans are more likely to be involved in single-vehicle rollover crashes (a type of crash that results in the vehicle being […]
Top 10 Ways to Control Your Workers Compensation EMOD
Date: May 6, 2020Category: Author:
Your experience modification factor, or EMOD, is an important component used in calculating your workers’ compensation premium. If you can control your EMOD, you can lower your price — so we’ve gathered top tips to help you impact your bottom line. Investigate accidents immediately and thoroughly; take corrective action to eliminate hazards, and be aware […]