If you are a business owner in Tennessee, we have some good news. The TN Department of Commerce and Insurance recently announced that Tennessee workers’ compensation rates in 2023 will decrease for most businesses. How Much Will Your Rates Decrease? In mid-December 2022, The TDCI approved a 10.2% loss cost decrease for workers’ compensation insurance. …
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1 in 5 work-related deaths in the United States occur within the construction industry. These fatalities cost about $5 billion each year. If you are a construction worker or own a construction company in Tennessee, you know the hazards that come along with what you do. You may have had employees or coworkers severely injured …
During the summer months, it can regularly get above 90 degrees in Johnson City. This can pose a significant risk for Johnson City construction workers. If you are a construction worker or employer, you need to make sure you are taking proper precautions to protect yourself and your employees against heat-related illnesses. As summer approaches …
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You know that feeling when you’ve “had it up to here”? Of course you do; everyone does, whether you’re an owner or employee. Stress has become a major factor in workplace sickness during the past couple of decades. Further, with the pace of doing business accelerating almost by the day, I imagine the issue will …
September is National Preparedness Month, which encourages individuals and businesses alike to prepare for emergency situations, disasters and health risks that could occur in their everyday environments. Emergencies and disasters can happen when they are least expected. Therefore, it is crucial for employees to be prepared for a variety of workplace emergencies (e.g., fires, chemical …
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 …
This quarter’s Manufacturing Risk Advisor newsletter highlights the most frequently cited OSHA standards for manufacturers in 2020. Click here to read the whole newsletter! If you have any questions about manufacturers 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 …
When was the last time you collided with somebody going through a door or tripped over something at work? Quite recently, I imagine. It happens all the time. These are just some of the minor hazards those of us who go out to work every day face. Usually, these bumps and scrapes are not serious. …
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Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 292-4142
help@veritasRM.com
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