November 25, 2025
Attractive Nuisances on Construction Sites
Attractive nuisances are manufactured conditions on your property, vacant site or active site after hours that draw trespassers, particularly children and minors. Construction sites pose significant attractive nuisance hazards. The general contractor on the site can be held liable for any injuries trespassers sustain due to these conditions. Construction employers can prevent entrance onto worksites...
November 23, 2025
Employer Responsibilities in Winter Weather
Winter weather presents a host of difficulties for employers. Specifically, there are various workplace safety concerns and OSHA requirements to consider. It’s essential to be prepared for all scenarios associated with inclement weather before it arrives and ensure that employees are properly informed of all relevant policies and procedures. Preventing Cold Stress Working in extreme...
November 19, 2025
End of Enhanced ACA Subsidies: Potential Impact on Employers
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created a federally financed subsidy, called the premium tax credit (PTC), to help eligible individuals and families with low or moderate incomes afford health insurance purchased through an Exchange. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress temporarily enhanced the PTC by eliminating the income cap for eligibility and increasing the amount of...
November 17, 2025
Trends Shaping 2026 Employee Benefits
Understanding the latest employee benefits trends can help organizations plan ahead and offer a benefits package that meets the evolving needs of workers. Here are five trends shaping benefits in 2026: As the workforce’s needs continue to evolve, so must the benefits that companies offer to remain relevant and meaningful to employees. Every workplace is...
November 13, 2025
Safe Use of Forklift Work Platforms
A forklift work platform is a safety cage or unit that securely attaches to the forks of a forklift, allowing workers to perform tasks at elevated heights. Sometimes used in place of scissor or boom lifts, work platforms are versatile and portable units that may provide a safer way to conduct tasks above ground level...
November 6, 2025
CVSA Reveals 2025 Operation Safe Driver Week Results
Operation Safe Driver Week—an annual campaign conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)—took place from July 13-19, 2025. This year’s focus was on reckless, careless and dangerous driving. During the weeklong initiative, law enforcement officers in Canada and the United States stopped 8,739 passenger vehicles and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers engaging in dangerous...
November 4, 2025
Marketplace Plans Opened Nov. 1, Premium Increases Expected
Starting Nov. 1, Americans can log on to HealthCare.gov and state-run exchanges, as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace (Marketplace) open enrollment period began for 2026 coverage. This year’s enrollment window runs through Jan. 15, 2026, in most states, with some extending deadlines into late January. The average Marketplace premium after tax credits...
October 30, 2025
Preventing and Addressing MIC in Fire Sprinkler Systems
Fire sprinkler systems are a frontline defense against fire-related risks and are critical in protecting people and property. To help ensure these systems are operational, it is essential to be aware of threats that can damage them. One threat, microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), is significant but often overlooked. Over time, MIC can compromise the integrity...
October 28, 2025
OSHA Releases Top 10 Violations for 2025
OSHA recently announced its top 10 most frequently cited standards during the 2025 fiscal year using preliminary data. This information is valuable for all businesses as it helps them identify common exposures that affect their workforce. It also gives them the information they need to take proactive safety measures and plan their compliance programs. For...