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OSHA Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations

Every year, OSHA cites thousands of companies for violating workplace safety regulations, but there are some standards that are cited much more than others. To educate employers on workplace dangers, the industrial safety agency publishes a list of its top 10...

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Protect Your Key Fob to Avoid ‘Relay Attack’ Car Theft

Most new vehicles on the market come with keyless entry systems that use a "smart key" that allows them to lock and unlock their doors, trunk or tailgate and start the car from afar. But while these smart keys have made starting, locking and unlocking your car easier...

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When Your Heirs Have Special Needs

About one in six children between ages three and 17 has a developmental disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But a University of Illinois study found that fewer than half of parents of disabled children are actively planning for...

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Season’ Greetings

Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and Brown &...

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New Employees Account for Large Share of Workplace Injuries

A significant share of overall workplace injuries occur during new employees' first year on the job, according to a recent study. The report by Travelers Cos., Inc. found that over a five-year period, injuries to new employees accounted for 35% of all workplace...

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Spiking Materials Costs Imperil Apartment, Commercial Projects

Construction firms are reeling from snowballing costs of building materials due to spiking demand and supply chain snarls that are resulting in massive budget cost overruns. This is especially affecting construction businesses that are managing apartment or commercial...

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Playing It Safe During the Holidays

As the holiday season nears, your business will have new safety considerations to confront. From holiday parties and risk of electrical shock to fires and trips and falls, companies have a set of safety and risk management challenges that may not be present during...

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A Hacker’s Tips on Keeping Your Personal Data Safe

One big concern for all of us these days is online safety and protecting our personally identifiable information and credit card information. Not only that, but clicking on a nefarious link on a website or in an e-mail can unleash a cyber attack on your computer with...

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