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Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Up 7.5%

Posted by Risk Management Team on Nov 9, 2023 11:01:07 AM

Employer-reported Nonfatal Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Up 7.5% From 2021

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Topics: safety, OSHA, workers compensation, work comp, Risk Management, Loss Control

OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations for 2023

Posted by Michael J. Halter, MS, CSP, CPCU, Director of Loss Control on Oct 30, 2023 11:56:25 AM
OSHA recently revealed its top 10 most frequently cited standards in the 2023 fiscal year using preliminary data. This information is valuable for businesses of all kinds, as it helps them identify common exposures that affect their workforce and gives them the information they need to plan their compliance programs.
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Topics: safety, OSHA

Top 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Violations for 2022

Posted by Risk Management Team on Dec 28, 2022 10:31:50 AM

These are the Top 10 most frequently cited OSHA violations in the workplace for 2022:

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Topics: safety, OSHA, Loss Control

Landscape Safety Equipment

Posted by Risk Management Team on Aug 8, 2022 2:22:38 PM

According to OSHA, Landscaping and Nursery companies are responsible for requiring workers to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where specific regulations indicate the need for using PPE to reduce the hazards to the employees.

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Topics: safety, Risk Management, Landscape

Attention NYSNLA Members...OSHA Heat Hazard Inspections Are You Ready?

Posted by Risk Management Team on May 27, 2022 1:33:34 PM

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a National Emphasis Program (NEP) focused on heat hazards.  Through this, OSHA will be conducting proactive inspections for heat-related hazards—in both outdoor and indoor work environments.   NYSNLA members should be aware of this new program.  Are you ready for an inspection?

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Topics: safety, Risk Management, heat hazard

OSHA Heat Hazard Inspections Are You Ready?

Posted by Risk Management Team on May 25, 2022 1:12:59 PM

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a National Emphasis Program (NEP) focused on heat hazards.  Through this, OSHA will be conducting proactive inspections for heat-related hazards—in both outdoor and indoor work environments.    Is your facility ready for an inspection?

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Topics: safety, Risk Management, heat hazard

NYS Activates Hero Act- Immediate Action Required

Posted by Michael J. Halter, MS, CSP, CPCU, Director of Loss Control on Sep 10, 2021 8:59:18 AM

On Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul directed the commissioner of health to designate COVID-19 as a highly contagious, communicable disease that presents a risk of harm to the public health under New York State's HERO Act. This means private employers must implement their workplace exposure prevention plans. (NY HERO Act

These workplace exposure prevention plans were required to be adopted by August 5th and then posted for employees by the September 4th deadline.

The Hero Act Law applies to all New York State private employers, regardless of size.  

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Topics: safety, Compliance, Heroact

How does the new NYS Hero Act impact your business?

Posted by Risk Management Team on Jul 8, 2021 12:00:06 PM

As many of you know, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act) into law this past May. The law mandates extensive new workplace health and safety regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

NYS has developed a new Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Standard, a Model Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plan, and industry-specific model plans for the prevention of airborne infectious diseases. Employers are required to comply within 30 days from the DOL release date.   The standard and prevention plan were released this week so the clock is ticking toward that August 5th deadline.  

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Topics: safety, Compliance, Heroact

New Workers' Comp Rate Approved

Posted by Risk Management Team on Jul 20, 2020 10:24:56 AM

New York State Department of Financial Services approved the filing submitted by the Rating Board for a decrease of 1.0% in the overall loss cost level in New York State, effective October 1, 2020.

See specific classification rate changes in the full RC Bulletin.

New Workers' Comp Loss Rate Information

 

HF&C has a full array of Loss Control and Safety solutions to assist your business.  A strong loss control program can help lower your overall incidents, providing a roadmap to improve your safety results. For assistance with your Workers' Comp or other Risk Management issues, contact us.

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Topics: safety, OSHA, workers compensation, work comp

Covid-19:  Tips for Re-Opening Your Business Safely

Posted by Risk Management Team on May 6, 2020 4:35:49 PM

Follow State and Federal Guidance

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Topics: safety, OSHA, Coronavirus Guidance for Business