August 16, 2019
Agency7 Common Workers Compensation Claim Injuries
On-the-job injuries can happen at any time in any industry, causing harm to both employees and employers. In fact, private industry employers reported 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2016, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most current data. That equates to 2.9 cases per 100 full-time workers in the U.S. […]
May 23, 2019
AgencySmall Business Insurance Coverages to Consider
From a start-up to an established business; from zero to 10+ employees – every small business needs insurance. With over 30 years of experience, we have been helping small businesses prevail when the unexpected strikes. We offer property & general liability, workers’ compensation and business auto coverages at a competitive price. Business Property Insurance […]
April 24, 2019
AgencySeven Tips to Help Prevent Retail Injuries
Retailers, like all businesses, are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act [1] to provide a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. The best way to protect employees from harm is to institute a comprehensive safety program and make sure all employees understand the policies and procedures they need to […]
March 13, 2019
AgencyBusiness Plan Resources for Craft Breweries
Your brewery may have its roots in your passion for craft beer, but in order to succeed as a business, you’re going to need more than that: you’re going to need a strong (and flexible) brewery business plan. Why “flexible?” Think of your brewery’s business plan as a “living document.” As your business grows and […]
February 20, 2019
AgencySeven Ways to Improve Medical Staff Safety
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more workers are injured in the healthcare and social assistance sector than any other.[1] Even more sobering, the industry has one of the highest rates of work-related injuries and illnesses, which can have many negative repercussions, including adversely impacting patient care, disrupting day-to-day-operations, lowering employee morale, […]
February 8, 2019
AgencyWorkplace Safety in Dental Offices
Like all businesses, dental and orthodontia practices are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to promote safe and healthy working conditions.[1] While there are currently no specific OSHA standards for the dental industry, there are numerous biological, chemical, physical and environmental risks in dental practices that are subject to OSHA requirements. In […]
January 23, 2019
AgencyCreating an Injury Risk Management Plan for Your Restaurant
Owning a restaurant can be a risky business, especially if potential workplace hazards are not identified and addressed. That’s why it is important for restaurateurs to have an injury risk management plan. More than just a safety or operations manual, an injury risk management plan is a document that predicts risks, estimates any potential impacts, and defines […]
January 9, 2019
AgencyProduct Recall Resources for Craft Breweries
Information provided by the Brewers Association While craft brewers strive to manufacture and ship the highest quality beer, which is in compliance with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and state regulations, it is possible for a product to enter the market that is mislabeled or could cause adverse health effects. Brewers […]
November 28, 2018
AgencyDesign and Construction of Brewery Quality Labs
Learn Basic Guidelines Information provided by the Brewers Association. Brewery labs do not have to be complex, but it is important to understand the implications of material, site, and equipment selection. Brewers, laboratory personnel and engineers can learn basic guidelines to consider when designing and constructing a laboratory for a new or existing brewery from the […]
November 14, 2018
AgencySafety Hazards in Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Of the nearly 3 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers[1] in 2016, 19,740 occurred in the food manufacturing industry[2]. Population growth puts unrelenting demands on the multi-billion-dollar food manufacturing industry and its workers. But as pressure to ramp up production increases, the industry cannot afford to neglect employee safety. Beyond […]