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creating a cyber incident response plan

By Barrow Group Staff / January 25, 2023
The way a company responds to a cyber incident can make or break its financial and reputational stability. In the event of a poor response, a company may encounter various consequences— including the exposure of sensitive data, compromised technology, widespread business ...
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Topics: risk management, Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, CyberAttacks, cyber incident response plan

how to save big on workers compensation premiums via the mod factor

By Barrow Group Staff / April 23, 2021
Take a minute and a half to watch a video that will help you save on workers compensation premiums.  By understanding your experience modification factor (also called Mod Factor) you can save money on your premiums.   Questions?  Contact: Kevin Kilcoyne at Barrow Group:  ...
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Topics: risk management, workers compensation, Reduce-Costs, workers-compensation-premiums, Experience-Modification-Factor, Mod-Factor

new business model for sophisticated cybercriminals

By Barrow Group Staff / March 30, 2021
CYBERCRIMINALS SELL THEIR RANSOMWARE SOFTWARE TO LESS SKILLED CYBERCRIMINALS ENABLING THEM TO LAUNCH AN ATTACK AND DEMAND PAYMENT...
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Topics: risk management, Cyber-Insurance, cybercriminals, Ransomware, RAAS, Dark-Web

PEOs:  When Should You Explore Workers' Compensation Options?

By Barrow Group Staff / February 17, 2021
IS IT TIME TO CHANGE?...
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Topics: PEO, risk management, workers compensation, napeo, Bob-Barrow

Safety Matters:  Sleep apnea awareness

By Barrow Group Staff / September 29, 2020
According to a recent study sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), nearly 30% of commercial truck drivers experience mild to severe sleep apnea. Despite how common this condition is in the trucking industry, it comes with serious safety ...
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Topics: risk management, workers compensation, staffing industry, sleep-apna

Identify Potential Health and Safety Failings Through Mock Investigation

By Barrow Group Staff / August 27, 2020
When workplace health and safety incidents happen, it’s important to respond appropriately—that’s where incident investigations can help. Conducting an investigation allows employers to identify potential health and safety failings that led to the incident and make necessary ...
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Topics: risk management, workers compensation, workplace safety, OSHA, Incident-Investigations

temporary staffing agencies must consider their worker's credentials and their client's risks

By Barrow Group Staff / August 26, 2020
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Topics: temporary staffing, risk management, workers compensation, workplace safety, Employee Screening

protect your workers from the hazards of asbestos

By Barrow Group Staff / July 29, 2020
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

Tips for Preventing Sprains & Strains at Work

By Barrow Group Staff / July 23, 2020
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

guidelines for resuming work in film and television

By Barrow Group Staff / July 21, 2020
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

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