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This Workplace Safety Regulation manual will serve as a guide to some general federal OSHA standards as well as some Connecticut workplace safety laws that fall outside of the scope of the federal OSHA program. This guide is not meant to be exhaustive or construed as legal advice, but will be a helpful tool in...
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Many spend their weekend days basking in the sun while others are out working in it. July is National UV Safety month, check out these tips from TFIG to educate outdoor workers about staying safe in the sun. Trust in us to protect your employees.
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As a responsible employer, you need to react quickly to workplace incidents with a prescribed investigation procedure for finding root causes and implementing corrective actions. Taking quick and planned actions can demonstrate your company’s commitment to the safety and health of your employees, and your willingness to improve your safety and health management programs to...
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The European Union’s (EU) upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on May 25, 2018, and requires U.S. businesses to protect EU citizens’ personal data. Even if you don’t think you’re at risk, seemingly innocent data such as online addresses from EU users could expose you to severe fines.
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According to a recent study, more than half of all claims filed for employment-related liabilities are against employers with fewer than 50 employees. Alarmingly, the study also reveals that not even 2 percent of small businesses have employment practices liability (EPL) coverage.
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On April 30, 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it will require all establishments affected by the electronic reporting rule to submit their 2017 data to OSHA by July 1, 2018.
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The European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on May 25, 2018, and gives EU citizens more control over their personal data. However, U.S. businesses must also comply with the rule if they control or process any EU citizen’s data. Businesses that don’t comply with the GDPR could face substantial fines,...
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Over the past few years, most commercial insurance rates have remained flat or decreased because of strong competition between insurance carriers. However, the significant damage caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017 will likely cause many carriers to raise property insurance rates in 2018 for some policyholders.
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According to a recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of workplace fatalities in 2016 rose by 7 percent to 5,190. This marks the third consecutive increase in workplace fatalities, and the largest single-year increase since 2008.
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In 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack, Equifax data breach and other large-scale cyber incidents demonstrated the dangers of cyber crimes, and the data stolen from those incidents will continue to endanger businesses and consumers for years. Additionally, in early January, researchers announced the Meltdown and Spectre processor exploits, which hackers can use to steal data...
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