A business contingency plan enables businesses to stay functional in adverse conditions, such as major technical issues, natural disasters, or other unexpected occurrences. These plans are often thought of as emergency action plans or disaster recovery plans, but business contingency plans go well beyond natural disasters. A well-constructed plan can mean the difference between staying …
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for Aug. 22-28, 2021. This annual event emphasizes the importance of ensuring sufficient brake systems in commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Specifically, the event highlights the role that brake maintenance and efficiency play in reducing brake-related CMV accidents on the road. Read this …
As summer temperatures rise, your body’s water and electrolyte balances can get thrown off by dehydration while you work. This condition occurs when the body uses or loses more fluids than it takes in. It’s important to take steps to avoid dehydration while at work. This month’s Safety Focused newsletter provides guidance for staying hydrated …
Job site theft has become a rising concern for construction employers across the country—resulting in the loss of valuable equipment and materials. In fact, the latest research revealed that such theft currently accounts for an estimated $1 billion in annual costs throughout the construction sector. Yet, there are several measures that construction employers like you …
It is important to protect your eyes from sun damage when working outdoors in the hot summer sun. After all, any amount of time in the sun can expose you to a variety of eye complications, such as cataracts and cancer. What’s more, sunlight reflecting off of sand or water can further elevate your exposures …
No employer wants to see their employees get injured or experience illness. After all, employees who take off of work due to an injury or illness are often less likely to return. And while the ultimate goal is for such employees to be able to resume their job duties safely—and as soon as possible—sometimes, recovery …
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As summertime approaches, it’s important to ensure your employees will be properly protected at the construction site. After all, summer is often the hottest season of the year, typically accompanied by surging temperatures and increased humidity levels. Such weather conditions can greatly increase the risk of your employees experiencing numerous complications on the job—especially heat-related …
Telematics is reshaping the auto insurance industry, which is now starting to use driving behavior instead of demographics to calculate auto insurance premiums. Telematics is a form of vehicle software that combines the features of telecommunications and informatics. This software connects to telematics devices installed in vehicles, including GPS technology, sensors, mobile applications, dashcams and …
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released its 2021 Enforcement Update. In it, the FMCSA highlighted a number of insights regarding hours of service (HOS) violations, shedding some light on how the revised HOS rules—which went into effect September 29, 2020—impacted enforcement actions. Learn more in this month’s newsletter. Click here to read …
Working on a computer all day can be taxing on your hands and wrists, increasing your risk of developing chronic stress injuries like carpal tunnel. Whether you are working from home or from the office, employers and employees should take steps to avoid carpal tunnel and other injuries. This month’s Safety Focused newsletter outlines tips …
The February trucking newsletter highlights safety tips for winter weather truck driving. Click here to read the whole newsletter! If you have any questions about commercial auto insurance or any of your other insurance needs, please contact our East Tennessee insurance office at (423) 292-4142! We will work with you to make sure you have …
This month’s Home and Family newsletter discusses saving for retirement, maintaining your tires and selecting an effective security system. Click here to read the whole newsletter! If you have any questions about this or any of your personal insurance needs, please contact our East Tennessee insurance office at (423) 292-4142! Voted Johnson City’s best insurance, …
Those whose occupations require them to regularly work outside in winter months are at a heightened risk of getting hypothermia. If you are a construction worker, police officer, or anyone else who works outside, it is important to know the signs of and how to treat hypothermia. This month’s Safety Focused newsletter offers guidance about …
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps records of the most frequently cited standards across industries. An analysis of the most recent statistics from OSHA reveals the top standards cited in the fiscal year 2020 for the construction industry (NAICS 23). This month’s construction newsletter summarizes some of the most common and costly OSHA …
This month’s Construction Risk Advisor newsletter offers winter weather safety precautions for the construction site. Click here to read the whole newsletter! If you have any questions about builders risk insurance or workplace safety, please contact our East Tennessee office at (423) 292-4142! We will work with you to make sure you and your business are …
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