Ask the Safety Rep: How Does the Updated Guidance on Using a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) for Personal Conveyance Affect Drivers & Motor Carriers?
Great question! On May 31, 2018, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) changed the personal conveyance guidance. According to 49 CFR 395.8, ...
01/23/19
Winter Safety Tips
During the winter months, most of the country is exposed to adverse weather conditions that increase the risk of a vehicle crash, injury, or illness. Read the ...
01/15/19
Will You Be Ready When Disaster Strikes?
When disaster strikes, you want your business to be able to bounce back quickly and efficiently. Since September 11, 2001, much has been written about emergency ...
01/10/19
Are Your Clients Ready? Temperatures are Dropping
It’s that time of year when temperatures drop and you depend on your heating system to make your home warm and cozy on chilly mornings. The following winter ...
01/09/19
Buying into Safety: Six Reasons it Makes $ense
Remember in Oliver Twist when the hungry boy quietly approached his unforgiving master and asked him to fill the boy’s bowl with more gruel? Safety directors ...
01/08/19
Captive Series: Group and Association Captives
In our Captive Reinsurance Series, we’ve explored single-parent captives with a traditional fronting arrangement and the use of a captive in conjunction with a ...
01/07/19
Defending Against Winter Driving Hazards
Winter driving can be dangerous. The possibility of losing control of one’s vehicle and the need to drive defensively to protect against other drivers requires ...
01/01/19
Exercise
Persons who sit for long periods of time, lead sedentary lifestyles, or work in high-stress environments are prone to many serious health problems, such as Type 2 ...
12/26/18
Crash Scene Procedures
In the event a driver is involved in a vehicle crash, how he or she responds immediately following the incident is critical to minimizing business interruptions ...
12/18/18
Key Insights from the 2018 National Workers' Compensation & Disability Conference
Nearly 2,000 workers’ compensation professionals gathered at the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference in Las Vegas on December 5-7. At this ...
12/17/18