Workplace Safety Tag

05 Nov OSHA Imposes Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Policy on Employers with 100+ Employees

Posted at 22:05h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, COVID-19, Labor & Employment Law, Risk Management, Safety

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a new emergency temporary standard (ETS) to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. It generally requires private employers with 100 or more employees (covered employers) to develop, implement and...

17 Dec OSHA Inspections and Penalties for Coronavirus-Related Violations on the Rise

Posted at 14:52h in Commercial Insurance, Safety

Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk Did you know that the Occupational Safety and Health Act’s health and safety standards apply to COVID-19? Since the coronavirus pandemic began, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has received approximately 12,000 complaints and conducted nearly 300 inspections related to...

27 Feb Managing Coronavirus Concerns in the Workplace

Posted at 18:04h in Human Resources, Risk Management

As concerns over coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, employers are encouraged to take steps to help prevent workplace exposures to this infectious respiratory illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person contact (within about 6 feet). It...

20 Sep Paying Less for Workers’ Compensation Insurance by Focusing More on Workplace Safety

Posted at 13:29h in Commercial Insurance, Labor & Employment Law, Safety

Do you know the secret to getting cheaper workers’ compensation insurance? It’s maintaining a safe workplace. In addition to being required by law, providing a safe workplace is good for business. An effective workplace safety program can protect employees from harm and even save lives. It can reduce costly and disruptive...

21 Jul OSHA’s Revised Injury and Illness Record keeping and Reporting Requirements

Posted at 16:49h in Professional Liability, Risk Management, Safety

Each year there are more than 3 million serious (requiring more than first aid) workplace injuries and illnesses. Given the Occupational Safety and Health Act’s requirement that employers provide safe and healthy workplaces, this number is unacceptably high. To address this problem, the Occupational Safety...

23 Jun Psst. Do You Know The Most Common Workplace Accidents and Injuries?

Posted at 12:55h in Commercial Insurance, Risk Management, Safety

Did you know that maintaining a safe workplace can lower the cost of workers’ compensation insurance? It’s true. Employers with fewer workplace injury claims may enjoy valuable premium credits. Alternatively, employers with more injury claims may suffer higher insurance premiums. The resulting premium difference can...

02 Jun Florida Supreme Court Ruling May Increase Workers’ Compensation Premiums

Posted at 20:41h in Commercial Insurance

A recent decision by the Florida Supreme Court may soon have employers paying substantially more for workers’ compensation insurance. In Castellanos v. Next Door Company, the Court ruled that Florida’s mandatory workers’ compensation attorney fee schedule is unconstitutional. In response to this ruling, the National...

18 Aug What are the Costliest and Most Common Small Business Claims?

Posted at 16:26h in Human Resources, Risk Management, Safety

Running a successful small business requires more than the ability to generate revenue. It also requires the ability to avoid (or at least limit) losses. Though revenue can make a business blossom, losses can make it wilt. Oftentimes, what makes a small business successful is...

20 Nov Office Holiday Parties: Revel without Regret

Posted at 20:14h in Commercial Insurance, Human Resources, Professional Liability, Risk Management, Safety

Many employers consider a company-wide holiday celebration an excellent opportunity for employees to mingle socially and get to know one another better. It's also a chance for senior management to interact with employees they rarely see throughout the year. Though holiday parties can create a...

15 Oct How Can Safety Reduce Workers’ Compensation Insurance Premiums?

Posted at 14:28h in Commercial Insurance, Human Resources, Risk Management, Safety

Workers' compensation insurance provides indemnity and medical benefits to employees injured on the job. Many states, including Florida, set the premiums for workers' compensation insurance, so shopping around isn't the way to save money. However, employers can reduce their workers' compensation insurance premiums by maintaining...