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It's time to educate employees about flu prevention strategies

The goal with any contract is to ensure that the legal agreement for all parties is clearly represented on paper. That sounds like an easy task, but even an easy to understand concept can be difficult to express on paper – especially when there are many options or variables involved. You wouldn't want to miss anything in the fine print and get stuck in an undesirable situation when a sudden incident occurs. 

Injuries due to slips and falls are one of the most frequently reported workers’ compensation claims. While these accidents can happen anywhere, any time, they typically spike during the winter months. 

If you’ve been a victim of a disaster, don’t rush into repairs or rebuilding without contacting your insurance agent, securing your property from further damage/loss, and documenting the damage.

In the spirit of Autumn officially commencing here's a short article with some great tips and recommendations for bin maintenance and cleaning before harvest preparation. Happy Fall! 

Cultivating the Seeds of Safety
September 16-22, 2018

America’s farmers provide us with an abundant food supply, but sometimes they are exposed to unique and hazardous workplace environments. Agriculture continues to rank as one of the most dangerous occupations in North America and across the globe.

The calendar may record the first day of summer as June 21, but Mother Nature has a mind of her own. In the Midwest, we have already broken heat records.

Because anyone can become a target of ransomware, prevention and awareness are most important in managing cyber risk.

The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that increased the civil penalty amounts that may be imposed on employers under various federal laws.

With cyber-attacks posing such a prominent threat to businesses, it is essential to create a plan to deal with the problem. Implementing and adhering to basic preventive and safety procedures will help protect your company from cyber threats.