How to Protect Your Home From Mold

A common expression references “April showers,” exemplifying the frequency of precipitation and moisture inherent during this time of year. However, while these conditions may help promote blooming flowers and budding trees, they can also promote unwelcome mold growth in your home. Mold can produce allergens, irritants and even toxic substances. Prevent mold growth in your…

Minimizing Outdoor Dining Risks

Outdoor dining quickly emerged as a way to keep restaurants operational during the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained a popular and attractive option. Temporary and permanent outdoor dining areas carry a unique set of risks for restaurant owners to consider. Offering outdoor dining without proper precautions and safety procedures poses risks for employees and customers,…

Best Practices for Preparing for Immigration Raids

The federal government has recently increased its immigration enforcement efforts. This trend will likely continue in the foreseeable future, increasing employers’ potential risk of being subject to worksite enforcement action. These enforcement actions disrupt an employer’s business operations and carry consequences, including civil and criminal penalties. Establishing best practices to prepare for these enforcement actions…

CVSA Announces 2025 International Roadcheck Emphasis

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently announced that this year’s International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13-15, 2025. The International Roadcheck is an annual three-day enforcement initiative that emphasizes the importance of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and driver safety through a blitz of high-visibility roadside inspections across North America. As this campaign approaches, it’s…

Trucking Industry Trends to Watch

The trucking sector plays an integral role in the overall economy by moving mass amounts of freight and supporting supply chains across industry lines. In recent years, this sector has continued to fuel economic growth. Nevertheless, there are still some potential risks that, left unmanaged, may threaten the sector’s stability moving forward. As such, trucking…

Recent Rise in Cargo Theft

A new report released by multinational data analytics company Verisk revealed that a record-setting 3,625 cargo theft incidents occurred across North America in 2024, reaching nearly $455 million in valued losses. Key Findings The Verisk report confirmed that cargo theft frequency jumped by 27% in 2024. Among these incidents, the most targeted states were California,…

Construction Industry Trends – Spring 2025

Several trends look to impact the construction industry in 2025. As such, construction business leaders should monitor these developments and adjust their risk management programs accordingly. Trends to watch include: Economic Headwinds While the overall inflation rate has cooled from its recent highs, it continues to influence a range of costs in the construction industry.…

The 4 Major Construction Hazards

Construction workers encounter several significant risks while on the job. However, four particular risks—falls, struck-by hazards, caught-in/caught-between hazards, and electrocutions—are the most common incidents that lead to fatalities. In fact, these risks are referred to as the “focus four” or the “fatal four.” To address these risks, employers must be aware of them and implement…