Last week we discussed the magnitude and seriousness of workers compensation premium cost containment. This week we continue by offering tips on developing strategies to contain those costs, and offer practical tips on how to do so.

In this day and age where the construction industry is continuing to rise with the demands of industrialization and urbanization, crane-related accidents are–at an alarming rate–continuing to rise as well. Just recently, one of the nation’s largest mobile cranes crumbled and fell which resulted in the death of four construction workers in an oil refinery [...]

The costs of occupational accidents in 1998 were $121 billion, which is equal to the total, combined profit of the 50 largest corporations in America. This does not include occupational illnesses (e.g., lung diseases, cancer, etc) which cost many times more! No business is immune from accidents and we all have to pay a portion of the bill. This year, you and each one of your employees will have to produce $960.00 worth of goods or services to off-set the cost of work related injuries.

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OSHA is in full swing with warnings and precautions to follow on avoiding heat stress and making sure you can continue to work.  OSHA has published fact sheet/poster type files that you can print out and hang up as a reminder to all your employees.  There is :
One for general safety and protection (Click Here)
One [...]

We come to the final part of the series of common workplace safety terms for our post today. These terms are not confined to the technical jargon and know – how that you usually encounter in industries like construction, mining and manufacturing. Some of these terms are also words that we hear and use everyday. [...]

We’ve already tackled the 1st and 2nd parts of our 4-part series: Common Workplace Safety Terms. Today we continue with our reading up on the most common safety terms we hear in our workplace. You may be surprised as some terms are used and spoken everyday by ordinary people. Workplace safety comes after awareness and [...]

A recent study conducted by the Fire Protection Research Foundation is the first of its kind to assess the electrical risks and hazards present in older homes. The findings reveal that potentially hazardous electrical conditions can exist, and often remain hidden, in older homes.

Though handling propane cylinders can be as common as having the actual cylinders in your own backyard, extra caution is still advisable. Propane cylinders are still highly explosive when not operated or disposed of properly. Now we don’t want to scare you; but if you’re reading this and you own a propane service [...]

amantha Catalano from the Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center contacted me about some of the different resources and information they provide. The sites looks to be a great resource of information, namely the free informational packet they send out. Here’s some basic information for you.