Effective July 23, 2024, California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 3396 requires California business owners to have an Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Program

Telecommuters are prone to the same types of injuries on-site employees may encounter while at the office. The key to staying safe while working from home is being mindful of ergonomics.

Ergonomics is administering the arrangement of objects for improved and safer interaction. Utilizing proper ergonomics has many benefits, such as higher productivity and improved employee engagement.

How ergonomic is your home office space? Telecommuters can ask themselves the following:

From feisty pets to self-care, there is a lot that the veterinary community must keep in mind. Here are a few suggestions for conducting a safe practice while keeping yourself healthy.

Healthcare staff run a significant risk of injury, and administrators and physicians would do well to take precautions to minimize staff injuries at the doctor’s office.

In an average work setting, physician office staff members are subject to a myriad of unique risk factors that can and do lead to injury. These injuries lead to decreased productivity, missed work days, and expensive medical bills that cost employers and insurance companies millions each year.

Start the new year on a successful foot! Here are three goals businesses can start implementing today.

Update Your Business Plan

Revisit your original document and update it with your most recent:

· competitor research

· financials

With COVID variants at the top of many news feeds, taking the time to operationally audit your business can help set you up for success. Whether your automotive business is a repair garage, body shop, or service station, being cognizant of these 3 industry insights can help successfully position you for the remainder of this year.

At Preferred Employers Insurance, we are dedicated to keeping you up-to-date and informed when critical notifications (such as these) directly impact you, your employees, and your business.

New emergency and temporary Cal/OSHA standards have gone into effect.

GISO 3205: What You Need to Know

A General Industry Safety Order (GISO) was released on November 30th and specifically pertains to COVID-19 Prevention Plans—a requirement for all employers.

E-commerce is projected to grow 23% in 2021. For Small Business Owners, this is a result of consumers embracing their “new normal” of permanently working from home — 34% globally to be exact.

This statistic brings up some safety concerns.