Archive for the Safety & Health Category

Summertime can be both glorious and brutal. There are few things more pleasant than the fresh scent of rain after a summer storm or the earthy aroma of a new-mown lawn. Unfortunately, the brutal heat that accompanies these scents of summer can be both exhausting and dangerous.

Employers in many industries collect medical information about employees. Sometimes, that information comes from post-offer medical questionnaires that applicants are asked to complete before they begin work. Sometimes this information may be collected because of specific exposures to harmful chemicals. Other information may be collected in compliance

MANAGING COVID IN THE WORKPLACE Employers are grappling with how to manage COVID in the workplace. How do we keep our employees safe?  What does the CDC say about masks, quarantines, and when employees can return to work after being sick or exposed to COVID? Can we

Reports of gun violence are dominating the headlines. What is HR’s responsibility regarding employees carrying guns in the workplace? The trick is to have a policy in place that protects your employees, but does not violate an individual’s right to carry a weapon. The federal government doesn’t

Hurricane Harvey has left many devastated. In preparation for upcoming storms that may be visiting Florida, such as Hurricane Irma, it is important to take these situations seriously and prepare not only yourself, but your business as well. Those of us who have lived in Florida for

Is Your Company Prepared For Hurricane Season?   We conducted our Emergency Planning & Inclement Weather Survey to learn best practices. Check out the results here! Hurricane Season Is Here The 2016 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The areas covered include the North

Every day it seems as if we hear about a case of workplace violence. Most recently is the tragedy that occurred at the lawnmower parts factory in Kansas. Whether it’s a convenience store that’s been robbed or a shooting at a local elementary school, all employers need