Navigating Federal Workers' Compensation
Many of us are familiar with workers’ compensation (WC) insurance since it is a mandated requirement for employers in the United States. However, when it comes to ...
05/14/19
Key Insights from the 2019 RIMS National Conference and Exhibition
The 2019 RIMS Conference and Exhibition concluded last week with more than 10,000 attendees gathering in Boston to navigate the 400+ exhibitors and 300+ speakers. ...
05/10/19
Letter of Bondability - It is not the prequalification some think it is.
You may refer to them as Good Guy Letters, Sunshine Letters or just a Contractor Letter of Bondability. These letters have been around a long time, and their ...
05/08/19
Is Your Driver Retention Problem Right in Front of You?
The trucking industry focuses a great deal of attention on preventing large truck crashes and workplace injuries, but what about preventable turnover? The ...
05/08/19
The R-22 Refrigerant Phaseout and Your Home Warranty
Since the 1950s, Freon (R-22) has been the industry standard for air conditioning refrigerant—a substance needed for an HVAC system to cool the air. ...
05/07/19
HVAC Tips: Keep Your Cool this Summer
Keep cool this summer and don’t forget to perform annual maintenance on your air conditioning unit now, before the real heat hits! There are a few things most ...
05/03/19
Choosing the Correct Personal Protective Equipment for the Job
If a hazard cannot be removed or reduced to a point it can be considered an acceptable risk, personal protective equipment (PPE) can be used to provide an extra ...
05/01/19
Tornado Season is Upon Us
There should be a plan for each work location (main office, yard, job site) for your employees to follow in the event of a tornado. Several organizations, ...
04/30/19
Are You Encouraging Your Employees to be Safe at Work?
Having a safe work environment is one of many top priorities of any organization. It is the responsibility of the employer to empower their employees to operate ...
04/29/19
Practical Drift: How Human Nature Causes Policy Failure
Policies and procedures are necessary for high-hazard industries like trucking. They add structure and consistency to operations to ensure the highest quality ...
04/23/19