by Society Insurance | Sep 1, 2021 | Workers Compensation
1. Pay Attention to Policy Details & Premiums It’s important to understand workers compensation policy details for a multitude of reasons. At the top of that list are controlling costs and ensuring that your business has adequate protection and coverage. Policy...
by Karl Schramm | Jul 14, 2021 | Risk Management
Falls are among the top leading causes of injury and death in the workplace. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in 2018 there were 320 fatal falls out of 1,008 construction fatalities. Have you considered what you can do to help...
by Society Insurance Team | Aug 19, 2020 | Employees, Uncategorized
Employee drug testing programs continue to be a hot topic and are essential for most businesses—the restaurant and hospitality industry is no exception. Are they legal? Do employers have to have an employee drug testing policy? Or what if you own multiple businesses...
by Greg Bailey, Society Insurance Risk Control Representative | Jan 17, 2019 | Workers Compensation
Restaurants are fast paced environments with many opportunities for an employee to receive a burn injury. The Burn Foundation estimates that 12,000 burns occur annually in the Food Service Industry. A third-degree burn can be produced from a temperature of 150⁰ F with...
by Jim Putzer, Society Insurance Workers Compensation Claims Manager | Apr 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
While protecting the health of your employees is the number one priority of every business, no business is injury-proof. Accidents can happen even with the proper safety procedures and training in place. Sometimes workplace injuries require a trip to the emergency...
