How does your daily routine impact the security of your important business data? Building little things into your daily and weekly procedures can pay off in providing greater security of your data. In many cases, your vigilance is all that stands between your business and a privacy breach. Below are three best practices that you can… Read more »
Why are we starting this ongoing safety blog series about “Awareness”? Because safety awareness is the first step to implementing a strong safety program that can reduce the risk of an employee or customer injury. That’s because, before you can implement a safety procedure, you must first be aware that the hazard exists. I encourage you… Read more »
Reporting all workers’ compensation claims promptly is a critical component to controlling workers’ compensation claim costs. Failure to report an employee’s claim promptly can have financial implications and can damage employee morale. It is also required by many states and by OSHA in some situations. Workers’ compensation claims can be reported late due to inaction… Read more »
Almost every industry relies on trucking to move their products. When freight needs to be moved, there are many unique exposures to consider. Lumber yards, trash haulers, gravel operations and many other industries need to tarp their loads to keep their products secure as they travel down the highway. There are some general rules to… Read more »
According to The National Weather Service, Americans live in the most severe weather-prone country on Earth. Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States, and the risk appears to be increasing in recent decades. The coming months of April to September are some of the most flood prone months. While it may… Read more »
Unlike football, in construction it is the lowest number that wins the bid. Keeping down costs is always the key to not only winning the bid but making a profit! A contractor once said to me that the secret to making money is getting rid of inefficiencies and the greatest inefficiency is accidents. I could… Read more »
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, from 2006 to 2016 workers aged 55 to 64 are expected to climb by 37% and the number of workers over age 65 is predicted to soar by more than 80%. In contrast, the total labor force is projected to only increase by 8.5% during this same time… Read more »
All is quiet as a family sleeps. Little do they know that a silent stalker is infiltrating their home. Initially, there is no warning except for the dog stirring, yet they go back to sleep, too tired to investigate. The ending could be tragic or it could simply be an event. Which will it be?… Read more »
Just when you thought that a New England winter couldn’t get any worse, weather forecasters are predicting yet another blizzard to hit us this weekend. Make sure that you are taking all steps to prevent any damage to your building or house, whether it be from ice dams or the excessive weight of snow on… Read more »
Snowflake…snowflake…., how much do you weigh? Right around .002 grams. So, how do a bunch of snowflakes pancake buildings each year? With more snow in the forecast for much of New England, this becomes a very important question. Generally speaking, it’s not the snowflakes that collapse a building, power lines or a tree. It’s the… Read more »
