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April 2012 Inside this Issue:
U.S. Businesses Expanding Management Liability Coverage, Smartphones and Distracted Driving, Homicide: The #1 Cause of Death for Women in the Workplace, Workplace Violence Costs Employers More than $120 Billion Each Year, According to NIOSH Report, Everyone Can Use a Positive Attitude, DIET AND EXERCISE: Easy Steps to a Healthier You
March 2012 Inside this Issue:
OSHA Extends Phase-in Period for Fall Safety, Directors & Officers Claims on the Rise, Zappos.com: Lessons of a Data Breach, Implementing an Effective Hearing Conservation Program, Work Related Injuries and Diseases: More Costly than Cancer or Diabetes, Things to Consider when Deciding on a Group Health Plan
February 2012 Inside this Issue:
The #1 Workplace Safety Problem, New Videos from OSHA Provide Training on the Proper Use of Respirators, Accident Investigations: Why are They Important?, Prevent Fires While Heating Your Space, Don't Let the Season Make You Blue
January 2012 Inside this Issue:
Injured Workers and Employers Benefit from Using Best Practices, New DOT Ruling Bans Hand-Held Phones, Protect Your Employer Risks in 2012, Insurance Market in a Transitional Period, Combining Health Protection with Health Promotion, Protect your possessions against perils by conducting a home inventory every year!
December 2011 Inside this Issue:
Are Insurance Rates Headed for an Increase?, Reminders from the CDC to stay healthy this holiday season, Business Interruptions More Common and Costly, Injury and Illness Rates Declining, Top 10 OSHA Violations Highlight Common Construction Hazards, Small Employer Tax Credits, Holiday Mishaps & Insurance
November 2011 Inside this Issue:
Risk Increases When Contractors Take On Unfamiliar Jobs, Independent Contractor or Employee?, Nail Gun Safety Still Important, Ensuring Proper Informed Consent is Integral to Reducing Risk and Cost, Vacant Buildings Hold Variey of Risks, Insuring Your Personal Property
October 2011 Inside this Issue:
Engagement is the Key to Creating a Safety-Conscious Culture, Hazard Alert Issued for Third Party Rebuilt Equipment, Heavy Equipment Theft Highest in South, New Car Tech Could Decrease Crashes, Are You Protecting Your Employees Income?, New Laws Prohibit Talking and Texting, Are You Effectively Preparing for Retirement
September 2011 Inside this Issue:
Questions to Ask When Reviewing Risk Management Plans, Is Going "Green" Right for Your Fleet?, Keep Off-Site Workers in Mind, Sticky Situation: Can You Terminate an Employee on Workers' Compensation?, Understanding the Wavier of Subrogation in Your Contracts, Types of Health Plans Available for College Students, Is Gap Coverage right for you?
August 2011 Inside this Issue:
OSHA announces three month phase-in for residential construction fall protection, Email – Consider Your Exposure, Know the Details of Your Business Interruption Insurance, Workplace Wellness Programs to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs, Give your college-bound student the best care package: protection for the things he/she values most!
July 2011 Inside this Issue:
Industry Losing Money on 100th Anniversary of First Workers' Compensation Policy, Where to Start With Enterprise Risk Management, Communicating Chemical Risks, Strategic Use of Nurse Triage
June 2011 Inside this Issue:
Top Risks for the Year, OSHA's Water, Rest , Shade Campaign Promotes Safety for Outdoor Workers, Dealing with Employee Stress, How are Distracted Drivers Distracted?, Are your Employees Engaged?
May 2011 Inside this Issue:
The Importance of Safety Manuals, Risk Management Standards-Help or Harm?, Implications of Japan Quake, Disasters That Could Affect The Hampton Roads Area, Breach Renews Cyber Risk Worries
April 2011 
Inside this Issue:
OSHA Compliance: Let Us Help You, Site Specific OSHA Targeting, Agent Corner: John Woleben, Combat Heavy Equipment Theft, Safety First: Dryers & Cell Phones, Growing Problem of EPL Claims.
March 2011 Inside this Issue:
Minimizing the Risk of Workplace Injury,Workplace Violence,Agent Corner: Thom Heckard,Communications Monitoring, Health Care Reform, More Questions Than Answers.
February 2011 Inside this Issue:
Insurers Speculate End in Decline in Workers' Compensation Claims, Risk Management in the New Year, Report on the Condition of Commerical Property & Casualty Insurance Premiums, Planning for Flu Season
January 2011 Inside this Issue:
Importance of Preparing a Will, Workers' Compensation Tips for 2011, Health Care Reform & Preventative Services
December 2010 Inside this Issue:
Liabilities of Job Interviewing, Reducing Cash Risk, Holiday Travel, Friedman Embraces Social Networking
November 2010 Inside this Issue:
Working Extended Hours, Workers' Compensation Rates Going Down In Virginia, Software That Disables Cell Phone Use While Driving, OSHA Inspections, Symptoms of Fatigue
October 2010 Inside this Issue:
Health Care Reform, Health Insurance Tax Credit, Elevated Risks of Litigation for Fiduciaries, Lead Safety Regulations, Safety Matters - Preventing Falls
September 2010 Inside this Issue:
Preparing for OSHA visits, Obesity Costs, Take Time to Meet for Safety, Wellness Benefits - Nutrition
August 2010 Inside this Issue:
Working Outside in Warm Weather, Safety Matters - Construction Hazards, Car Rental Insurance, Wellness to Benefit Your Bottom Line - Wellness Initiatives, Cell Phones & Driving
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Posted on Monday, April 23, 2012
