Workers Compensation
Conservation United: Mechanized Trailbuilding Insurance Program
Date: November 9, 2021Category: Author:
Mechanized trailbuilding has revolutionized the trail industry over the last 25 years. From specialized dozers to mini-excavators to crawler carriers, the advantages of small earthmovers include faster rates of production and the ability to sculpt a more consistent trail tread. Conservation United proudly offers a unique insurance program to cover your General Liability and trailbuilding […]
AmeriCorps Workers Compensation
Date: November 8, 2021Category: Author:
Conservation United proudly provides Nationwide Workers’ Compensation coverage for all AmeriCorps members. The Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS) Grant Program’s specific terms and conditions acknowledge that some states require worker’s compensation for AmeriCorps members. Recipients must check with State Departments of Labor or state commissions to determine worker’s compensation requirements. If worker’s compensation […]
OSHA Enforcement Inspection Guidance for Tree Care and Tree Removal Operations
Date: August 16, 2021Category: Author:
OSHA recently issued a memorandum updating its enforcement guidance for compliance safety and health officers (CSHOs) when inspecting tree care and removal operations. The memorandum highlights some of the hazards faced by workers engaged in tree care and tree removal operations and the OSHA standards that apply to those hazards. It also includes situations where […]
Who to Communicate With During a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Date: May 20, 2021Category: Author:
Simply put, communicating with all relevant parties involved in workers’ compensation claims (e.g., employees, supervisors, medical providers, and claims adjusters) not only provides a better experience for employees but also helps employers reduce costs associated with claims. Among other benefits, opening lines of communication to the different parties associated with claims can help employers: Close […]
Cumulative Trauma Injuries
Date: May 17, 2021Category: Author:
Cumulative injuries are some of the most expensive and complex workers’ compensation claims an organization will deal with. These injuries typically arise over time rather than from a single occurrence—making them more difficult and expensive to treat. What’s more, these injuries can often be long and painful experiences for employees. As such, it’s important for […]