At work, do you know how you’d escape in case of emergency? What about when you’re staying at a hotel – do you take time to identify the nearest exits? Or when you arrive at a crowed event?

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a safety supervisor, event planner, facilities manager, company executive, restaurant manager, or just an individual entering a building – clear exits are critical.

The change of seasons brings increased chance of severe weather. The temperatures can rapidly change from cold to hot, and sunny to storms. This unpredictability increases the risk of injury, death, and damage from severe weather. In order for your organization to be ready, you need to think ahead and get prepared for thunderstorms and flooding.

Have you heard? The accounting gods have spoken and have changed how leases are to be accounted for on your financial statements. Why, you may ask, do we need to change the methodology for accounting for leases?

Schools, as community assets, open their doors to the public for sporting events, plays and concerts, meetings, voting, even gardening. They help entertain, enrich, and advance our communities.

A thorough incident investigation is critical to your organization’s safety culture. Without them, you cannot effectively manage continuous improvement to workplace safety.

In recent years we’ve experienced our fair share of severe weather in this country. From floods, hurricanes, and wildfires to snowstorms and frigid temperatures.

These disasters can be devastating to individuals, businesses, and communities.

What could be more educational than a trip to a foreign country? Students can put what they’ve learned in language class to the test. They can see historical sites they’ve only read about. Even trying new foods, riding a bus or subway, or buying something in a store can stretch them educationally in ways no classroom could.

As a contractor, do you need professional liability coverage? Many assume the answer is no, and respond with reasons such as:

Have you been following proper procedures for injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting? OSHA announced an update to the rule in September 2014 and changes went into effect on January 1, 2015. Even though it has been over a year since the rule change, it is important to take time and ensure your organization is in compliance each year.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger, KSM Consulting, a business and technology consulting firm. We hope you enjoy their insight and wisdom on managing cyber risks.