Children are becoming an easy target of identity theft not only due to their blank credit files, but because the theft can go unnoticed for years and not be discovered until well into a child’s teens.

Risk is defined as the potential gain or loss of something valuable. Many risks are easily identified as physical, financial, or strategic loss. Others, like emerging risks, are difficult to identify or quantify. They typically have a high degree of uncertainty and there tends to be no common approach. Emerging risks often start as a trend, or slight shift, that will ultimately have impact years down the road.
New risks often take years to mature and are very complicated in the process. As little as five years ago, cyber risk was considered an emerging risk. Today, it is better known, but arguably still emerging due to the highly uncertain, unpredictable, and rapidly changing nature of the risk.

Winter is in full swing. With the cold weather, winter also brings a slew of workplace safety hazards. From proper attire to snow removal and slippery surfaces, you should be thinking about how the cold weather impacts your employees. How can you protect them from the cold this winter?

Consider the following tips to keep your workforce prepared and protected:

Shoveling snow, using snow blowers, and removing snow from roofs bring hazards for your workers. Educate your employees on both the dangers and proper snow removal techniques this winter to prevent injuries.

From our employee-owners to you and your family, we wish you a safe and joyous holiday!

Looking for ways to educate and engage your employees on safety & health topics throughout the year? Check out our 2018 Safety & Health Calendar.

Workplace safety and wellbeing should be a top priority for leadership and employees. But how can you keep your employees engaged all year long? For every organization the approach is different – you could have a safety committee, newsletters, monthly training sessions, and more. The 2018 Safety & Health Calendar is a valuable tool you can utilize to make your efforts more effective.

Each year OSHA releases the 10 most frequently cited standards. Many of the same standards have found themselves on this list in recent years. Fall Protection - General Requirements (Standard 1926.501) remains on top by a wide margin. The only new addition to this year's list is Fall Protection - Training Requirements (Standard 1926.503) at #9.

Are you taking proper precautions to avoid these hazards in your facility and promote workplace safety?

Winter weather often means an increase in slips, trips, and falls. The snow, ice, freezing rain, and cold temperatures can create more hazardous conditions for workers.  

To improve workplace safety, inform your employees of the dangers surrounding winter weather and educate them on strategies to prevent injury.

Every year, hundreds of organizations raise lung cancer awareness in November and for good reason. With an unfortunately high mortality rate, lung cancer is responsible for taking more lives than colon, breast, and prostate cancer combined. Although training and regulations are mandated, individual awareness may lack amongst individuals, especially in the workplace.

In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve talked with the Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center to gather some advice on respiratory health awareness and how to keep safe while on the job. Taking time to understand these hazards and communicate them with your employees should be an important part of your workplace safety efforts.

Tragic stories of loss at the hands of opioids have become all too common. The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs, specifically opioids, has become an epidemic. It is a massive problem impacting our friends, families, communities, and the workforce.