Workers’ compensation, also known simply as “workers’ comp,” is essentially an employee insurance program mandated by the United States government to provide funding and healthcare benefits to workers who become […]
OSHA Safety Standards for Commercial Cleaning Services
It can be said that the commercial cleaning industry, comprising of everything from janitors to hospitality cleaners, is the unsung hero of daily business operations. While they may not be […]
OSHA Coming to Inspect? Here’s What You Need to Know
Most employers won’t find themselves in the middle of an OSHA inspection, but it never hurts to be prepared for a drop-by from the organization. For those employers who do […]
The 4 Most Common Safety Mistakes in the Workplace
Employers across the country are required by OSHA to provide their employees with healthy and hazard-free working conditions to avoid injuries, illnesses and even death. There are some freak accidents […]
How a Workplace Health Program Can Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims and Costs
Health plans, such as wellness programs, in the workplace are great opportunities for employers to encourage their employees to stay healthy and sharp. And a wellness program, if properly implemented, […]
Keep Your Business Safe from These Common Winter Work Perils
With winter settling in, the cold weather can bring plenty of risks to employees and business owners alike, especially if any work is done outside. For the construction industry, for […]
How Wellness Programs Can Aid Workers’ Compensation
Workplace wellness programs have been getting more attention in recent years with the push for companies to encourage employee health. These programs encourage not only an interactive environment, but compensate […]
Beware of Workers’ Compensation Claim Lag
Businesses, no matter how big or small, don’t want to take time to think about an employee falling ill or having an injury as a result of their job duties. […]
Warehouse Accidents: Pallet Maintenance & Safety
Preventing Common Warehouse Accidents > Pallet Maintenance & Safety In this series of blogs, we’ve covered the main causes of warehouse accidents and how to prevent them. We’ve already gone […]
Preventing Falling Items with Proper Storage Practices
Preventing Common Warehouse Accidents > Falling Items In this series of posts, we’ve explored some of the most common warehouse accidents, including how to prevent forklift injuries and slips and […]
Preventing Slips and Falls in Warehouses
Preventing Common Warehouse Accidents > Slips and Falls In this series of posts, we’ve explored the most common warehouse injuries and how you can avoid them. Forklift injuries rank as […]
Common Warehouse Accidents & How to Avoid Them
Regardless of warehouse type, there are some things that hold true throughout: accidents. As the same machinery is used in various operations and the similar risks exist in every warehouse, […]
Warehouse Safety Best Practices: Use Safe Lifting Techniques
Regardless of what’s stored in your company’s warehouse, it is likely frequently moved around. Your employees probably pull boxes from inventory and stock new products on shelves and pallets all […]
Warehouse Safety Best Practices
If you operate a business that includes a warehouse, you’re probably already aware that a warehouse can be an incredibly risky environment. Boxes and/or pallets are often stacked floor to […]
Managing Common Construction Industry Risks
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) statistics, each day more than 6 million people work in construction jobs at more than 250,000 sites nationwide. There are more on-the-job […]
Can Wearable Technology Be Used as a Risk Management Tool?
Fitness trackers, Google glasses, medical sensors, smart watches – there is no question that wearable technology has hit the mainstream in a major way. Outfitted with tiny sensors, these devices […]
Florida Workers Comp Rates Could Soon Skyrocket
A May 27 rate filing submission by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) – which represents 260 Florida workers’ compensation insurance providers – could mean that Florida Workers Comp […]
Is Substance Abuse Hurting Your Business?
Every day, businesses of all sizes and types file Orlando Workers Compensation claims on behalf of employees who become injured or sickened on the job. There are many reasons why […]
Five Common Workers Comp Claims
Especially if you own a small business, you may wonder if you need Workers Compensation insurance. Here’s the short answer: You absolutely need it and can’t afford not to have it. […]
Reducing Injury in Auto Shops
If you operate an auto body shop and question the importance of having a comprehensive Altamonte Auto Body Workers’ Comp policy, consider this fact from the Occupational Safety & Health […]
Preventing Employee Legal Battles
Employees are your number one asset and potentially your number one risk. A Central Florida EPLI policy is critical to protect your business against workers’ claims that pertain to violations of […]
Reducing Injury in Retail Workplaces
In retail, the key to success is a steady stream of customers coming into your business and purchasing items. All of the activity increases the risks of an employee or […]
Reducing Workers’ Comp Costs with Workplace Culture
According to a study conducted by the Workers Compensation Research Institute, workers’ compensation costs per claim in Florida are increasing approximately 3% per year. That alone is a compelling reason […]
Do Your Employees Travel? Tips to Keep Them Safe
Traveling is often a major aspect of work for employees. If they aren’t traveling with their work, they at least have to travel to and from the office everyday. As […]
Tips to Keep Your Company’s Workers Comp Costs Down
There are many aspects about your business that can seem out of your control, but workers’ compensation insurance doesn’t have to be one of them. There is no need for […]
Missing Word Causes Reversal in Workers Comp Ruling
A workers compensation case that resulted from an injury at a company cookout has created headlines this week when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the cop-op. The omission […]
Supreme Court to Rule on Workers Comp Constitutionality
The constitutionality of a workers compensation system of a Florida company has circulated through three separate courts since 2010. With each coming to a different conclusion, the Supreme Court is […]
Common Orlando Workers Compensation Myths
Although workers compensation isn’t required in every state for every company, it is recommended your business has a policy in place. These solutions are intended to safeguard your business from […]
Court Decision Could Change Orlando Workers Comp System
According to a report in the South Florida Business Journal, the severity of workers’ compensation claims are increasing at a higher rate in Florida than the rest of the country. […]
Is Orlando Workers Comp an ”Exclusive Remedy”?
Is Orlando Workers Comp an ”Exclusive Remedy”? The Florida Supreme Court recently ruled on a worker’s compensation case which could have impacted the entire worker’s compensation system in the Sunshine […]