To comply with applicable OSHA standards, businesses are required to have a written plan on how to handle the lockout of energy isolating devices whenever maintenance or servicing is done on machines or equipment where the unexpected start-up of the machine or equipment could cause injury. Overview: How to comply with OSHA standards (click on […]
December 6, 2016
Beginning January 1, 2017, California state law is redefining eligibility for exclusion from coverage of workers’ compensation for officers and directors. The new law addresses officers and directors of quasi-public and private corporations who provide actual services to the corporation for pay and are considered an “employee” of the corporation under their Workers’ Compensation policy […]
November 29, 2016
It is difficult to quantify the value of a company’s reputation unless you are forced into such a scenario as was the case in the Yahoo/Verizon purchase negotiation. Verizon hinted to reducing its offer to buy Yahoo by 1 billion dollars upon the news that Yahoo was the target of a sustained and successful theft […]
November 22, 2016
During this time of the year we all reflect and give thanks for our bountiful blessings. One intangible blessing in particular is our health. Some of us live with daily reminders of the health issues surrounding those close to us. There are also times when we are concerned for individuals we do not know, but […]
November 14, 2016
According to an AccuWeather report, dry and mild weather is forecasted for the southern half of the nation with an exception for the Southeast as they can expect a chilly January with threats of damage to the region’s citrus crop. Frequent storms are expected to bring above-normal snowfall to the northeast and an extended winter […]
November 7, 2016
Inland Marine insurance covers property transported over land or while temporarily warehoused by a third party. Does your business transport property of any kind? Does your business transport equipment or inventory in a vehicle or other mode of transportation? Do you transport tools, construction equipment, computer data or building plans and more? Does your business have […]
October 26, 2016
The evolution of manufacturing techniques over the years has as much to do with the implementation and enforcement of environmental regulations as it does modern technology. Historically manufactures have had effects on the environment in ways such as smoke stacks and discarded hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Over the years the EPA and OSHA have increased […]
October 24, 2016
When safeguarding your data on the cyber scene from potential hackers; protecting, updating and maintaining secure passwords is one of the easiest and non-costliest things you can do. Our office recently experienced a hack of our telephone service through our voice messaging system. The result was international hackers taking over our phone lines and racking […]
October 12, 2016
Earthquakes can be a bit unpredictable; however, USGS strives to narrow down the predictability of earthquake patterns and is a good source for seismic activity world-wide. More than likely you are aware if you reside in an earthquake prone area. Perhaps due to certain environmental changes in your area over recent years, you may now […]
October 6, 2016
Want to get your Workers’ Compensation costs under control? Take a few tips from this California based supermarket chain who slashed drug costs 71% in 2 years. How was this achieved you ask? Here are a few featured components of the Stater Bros. Markets Workers’ Comp Program. EXPERIENCE: The director of the workers’ compensation program, […]
September 27, 2016