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Most of the time, with proper precautions, employees can avoid a work injury on the job. However, in certain fields or trades, no amount of preparation can prevent an accident. In fact, according to the most recent available data from…
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Category: Business, Central, Claims, Commercial, Employees, Liability, Loss Control, Prevention, Service
Tags: after an accident, First Report of Injury, injury, nurse, safety, slip and fall accidents, worker, workers safety, workers' comp claims, workers' compensation, workplace, workplace safety
Ah, the weekend! Time for fun and relaxation – for most of us. For others, the weekends are sometimes more strenuous than their Monday to Friday job. These are the weekend warriors!
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My neighbors recently purchased a trampoline for their children. Soon after they assembled the trampoline, my kids asked if they could jump. They were very surprised with my response. Although many parents may see the trampoline as a fun and…
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Every year as people begin to talk about what they are making for Thanksgiving and which family member will top their crazy list, I get excited. Now, admittedly, I love to see and spend time with my family, but the…
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Category: Business, Central, Claims, Commercial, Employees
Tags: Black Friday, claim, coverage, employee, First Report of Injury, holiday, injury, insurance, part-time, retail, seasonal, Thanksgiving, worker, workers' compensation
You’re at work moving storage boxes when suddenly, you feel a sharp pain in your back. At first, you take a few deep breathes thinking you have just pulled a muscle and if you give yourself a moment, you’ll be…
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Category: Business, Claims, Commercial, Education, Employees, Liability, Loss Control
Tags: claim, employer, First Report of Injury, injury, insurance, Job Description Form, medical benefits, permanency rating, Wage Statement Form, wages, workers' compensation
Spring has definitely sprung. I can tell because my lawn is growing like crazy and it’s time to cut it yet again, so it’s a great time to review a few lawn mower safety tips.
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Category: Central, Home
Tags: blades, engine, gas, injury, lawn, lawn mower, mulch, safety, Safety Tips, spring
Ladder safety is probably not something most of us give much thought. After all, a ladder is a fairly simple tool. But the simplicity of this tool is exactly what makes it easy to take for granted. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission…
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Category: Central, Prevention
Tags: duty rating, extension ladder, injury, ladder, length, maximum weight capacity, rails, rungs, safety, Safety Tips, spreader braces, straight ladder, weight
Have you ever had a friend at your house and they tripped on a step and got hurt? Maybe you are a business owner and you’ve had a customer that slipped and fell on your property. Accidents happen, often by no fault of yours. That’s…
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Category: Business, Central, Claims, Home, Liability, Personal
Tags: claim, injury, liability, medical bills, medical payments coverage, no-fault
For parents, the end of summer can be bittersweet. While many of us are glad school is back in session, the countless extra-curricular activities that go hand-in-hand with the start of another school year are in full gear too. From…
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Category: Accident, Auto, Central, Independent Agents, Liability, Personal, Umbrella
Tags: accident, additional passenger, auto, car pool, injury, liability limits, personal auto policy, umbrella
At times, Risk Management and Loss Control get a bad rap. Loss control consultants are viewed in some people’s eyes as “the inspectors who are here to tell me how to run my business” or “the ones who will make my life difficult.” They can…
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