The COVID-19 pandemic has caused organizations to reassess workplace protocols and procedures—and the agricultural sector is no exception. There is no evidence that livestock, crops or products that may be handled by agriculture workers are sources of COVID-19 infection. ...
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Topics:
workplace safety,
OSHA,
COVID-19,
Center for Disease Control,
Agriculture Workers
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber. It was used in numerous building materials and vehicle products for its strength and ability to resist heat and corrosion before its dangerous health effects were discovered. Individual asbestos fibers cannot be seen by the naked ...
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Topics:
risk management,
workplace safety,
OSHA
As remote work has been an expanded practice, many organizations are reviewing how they can best support and plan for use of the remote workplace. Employers can use this checklist when reviewing and planning a remote workstation setup for current employees, or when planning a ...
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Topics:
workplace safety,
compliance,
OSHA,
COVID-19,
Recruiting,
RemoteWorker
Sprains and strains are common injuries for employees across industry lines. Sprains result from stretches or tears to a ligament (tissue that connects multiple bones at a joint), while strains are caused by stretches or tears to a muscle or tendon (tissue that connects muscle ...
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Topics:
risk management,
workers compensation,
workplace safety,
OSHA
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers has issued a white paper meant to provide information on resuming work in the motion picture and television industry. The appointed "task force" submitted the following guidelines for resuming business in an environment ...
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Topics:
risk management,
workers compensation,
workplace safety,
OSHA,
entertainment,
COVID-19,
Film, TV and Entertainment
As film production ramps up in the wake of COVID-19, rules meant to protect the health of cast and crew differ depending on the state where business is done. The following link provides a state-by-state list of all available Covid-19 production guidelines. Obviously, ...
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Topics:
risk management,
workers compensation,
compliance,
OSHA,
special events,
entertainment,
COVID-19,
Film, TV and Entertainment
It has become increasingly important for employers to offer some form of an employee benefits package in order to attract and retain a strong workforce. Additionally, employers may want to protect their company from the risks associated with offering employee benefits. While ...
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Topics:
staffing,
PEO,
benefits,
human resources,
employee benefits
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created massive change and concern for employers and employees across the world. Even as businesses reopen and employees return to their new normal, the risk of becoming exposed to and ill with COVID-19 is still present. When an employee ...
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Topics:
workers compensation,
workplace safety,
human resources,
OSHA,
COVID-19
Like to put a face with the name? Presenting the Barrow Group team, shown here left to right:...
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Barrow Group Team
As community-hosted firework displays are cancelled due to COVID, many will take to arranging their own homemade displays in the backyard. Each year E.R.s are overcrowded with people injured by fireworks, firecrackers and other explosives during the holiday. ...
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Topics:
Fourth of July,
Independence Day,
Firework Safety