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Reducing Pallet Accidents in Grocery Stores

Reducing Pallet Accidents in Grocery Stores

Although businesses rarely think about pallets posing a risk, there have been several cases of employees suffering serious and even fatal injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration...

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Manufacturing Ransomware Attacks

Manufacturing Ransomware Attacks

When the number of ransomware attacks dropped in 2022, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Cyber insurance rate hikes cooled, and business owners hoped the worst was over. Then, 2023 brought a...

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Emerging Manufacturing Exposures to Watch

Emerging Manufacturing Exposures to Watch

Just when you think you have your risk management under control, a new risk emerges or an old one evolves. To avoid unexpected losses, watch out for these emerging manufacturing exposures. Forever...

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Lowering Hospital Bills for Employees

Lowering Hospital Bills for Employees

How to promote financial assistance programs to employees and their families Unexpected medical bills, along with the cost of ongoing treatment and medication, can quickly add up and cause financial...

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Private Exchanges & the Paradox of Choice

Private Exchanges & the Paradox of Choice

How excessive medical plan options can hinder employees' decision-making Healthcare is a vital component of an employee's overall well-being, and selecting the right medical plan can have a...

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Training Your Team to Sell Alcohol Safely

Training Your Team to Sell Alcohol Safely

Alcohol sales are big business. They can also be a big risk. To avoid fines, license suspension and other penalties, grocery stores need to train their teams how to sell alcohol safely. Underage...

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Grocery Delivery Risk Management

Grocery Delivery Risk Management

The rise of delivery is changing the way grocers operate. Although this trend is creating benefits for both grocery operators and their customers, it’s also bringing a new host of risks. If grocers...

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Liability in Active Shooter Scenarios

Liability in Active Shooter Scenarios

When an active shooting incident occurs, who is to blame? The shooter, obviously. But what about the business where the active shooting takes place? In some cases, businesses may be held liable for...

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Summer Hiring: Keeping Teens Safe on the Job

Summer Hiring: Keeping Teens Safe on the Job

For many teens, summer is the perfect time to earn some money. Youth workers can provide valuable contributions, but their lack of experience can also make them vulnerable to injuries. Make sure...

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Cyber Safety Tips for Grocers

Cyber Safety Tips for Grocers

Could a cyberattack shut down your grocery store? As cyberattacks rise, no industry is safe. Modern grocers need to be aware of the risks. Here are some cyber safety tips to help keep your business...

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Tips for Backroom Housekeeping and Safety

Tips for Backroom Housekeeping and Safety

A disorganized backroom might be an even bigger problem than you realize. First, there are the obvious issues associated with not being able to find the items you need and losing track of your...

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Machine and Equipment Guarding

Machine and Equipment Guarding

Your business depends on machines. The safety of your employees depends on the proper guarding of those machines. OSHA says that workers who operate and maintain machinery experience approximately...

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Parking Lot Safety

Parking Lot Safety

Even if you take safety seriously, you might not spend a lot of time thinking about your parking lot. That could be a mistake. Parking lots contain numerous hazards. If a customer is injured because...

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Avoid Incidents with Safe Lifting Practices

Avoid Incidents with Safe Lifting Practices

Every time your workers lift a heavy item, they risk injuring themselves. Safe lifting practices can reduce the risk of injury and prevent expensive claims. A Leading Cause of Workplace Injuries...

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Legal Issues When Selling a Home with Tenants

Legal Issues When Selling a Home with Tenants

Although selling a home is an everyday occurrence, it can involve several complicated steps. Add tenants into the mix, however, and it becomes a tall order. Aside from their emotional needs and the...

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Safe Food Handling in Grocery Stores

Safe Food Handling in Grocery Stores

Food poisoning can ruin any meal. It can also ruin your store’s reputation. Risks can arise during every process, from receiving food from vendors to selling it to customers. Deli cases also can be...

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