When it comes to ensuring the health and safety of workers in the manufacturing industry, the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) cannot be overstated.

When it comes to keeping workers safe on the job, nothing is more important than head protection. In the manufacturing arena, head injuries may be caused by falling, flying or fixed objects. When these types of injuries occur, they can lead to significant head trauma or even irreversible, long-term damage.

Suppose a customer asks your company to manufacture a part based on certain specifications, which are outlined in a contract. He needs to add the part to his product and ship it to his customers by a set deadline.

Any business owner will tell you an effective sprinkler system is without question the best first line of defense should a workplace fire occur. But a sprinkler system alone is only part of the fire protection picture. An equally important addition that every sprinkler system should have is something not every business owner is familiar with – a fire department connection (FDC).

You may have noticed that product liability litigation has become more and more common in recent years. Even when a business does everything possible to ensure that its products are safe for the public, mishaps can still occur without warning – leading to costly legal battles and settlements that can easily reach six figures.

If you run a small business, you may be surprised to learn that the average cost of an employment-related lawsuit exceeds $270,000. More surprising is a recent study that revealed over half of all claims filed for employment-related liabilities are against employers with fewer than 50 employees. The same study also indicated that not even 2 percent of small businesses have employment practices liability (EPL) coverage.

Detecting workplace hazards and preventing accidents is a responsibility that falls on every employee of an organization. This is especially true as businesses across the country resume operations in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.

A recent survey indicated 53% of businesses in the United States reported being the victim of a cyber attack in 2019. And the forecast doesn’t look good for 2020. Cyber security experts predict an increase in cyber attacks in terms of both frequency and severity while warning that businesses of all sizes can be targeted.