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Six Steps for Safely Extracting Stuck Vehicles in the Field

One of the regular hassles in the agricultural sector is getting trucks or tractors stuck in the mud, dirt or snow. Unfortunately, during these times workers stand a greater chance of getting injured, or worse. Serious, disabling injuries and deaths have occurred when...

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Preventing Warehouse and Factory Fires

One of the biggest risks to warehouses and production facilities is fires, which can spread rapidly in these environments. Facilities that are most at risk are those that have high ceilings, large footprints and hold large quantities of inventory that is stored close...

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Keeping Agricultural Workers Secure with Pipe Safety

Working with irrigation pipes can be a high-hazard job if the pipes are not installed, moved and maintained properly. Hazards can include: Contact with electrical cables or wires. Contact with moving parts. Transportation. Trenching. Underground utilities.   Make...

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OSHA Proposes Changes to Construction PPE Standard

Fed-OSHA has proposed new regulations that would require personal protective equipment for construction workers to be properly fitting.   OSHA's main concern is that the current standard PPE doesn't clearly state that the equipment must fit each construction worker...

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Where Are the Exits

Would your employees know where all the exits are in case their first choice was too crowded or it was not available because of the emergency? Maybe they work in a small office or a small building, while others might be in a large complex with many exits. Are you sure...

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‘Nuclear’ Jury Verdicts Blowing Up Businesses

The sizes of large jury verdicts have exploded in recent years, putting a strain on businesses not only for what they have to pay out of pocket, but also the size of the premium they pay for their liability coverage. These damages juries are awarding have gotten so...

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New Rules Chip Away at Medicare Part D Costs

Big changes are coming to Medicare Part D drug plans in 2024 and 2025 that will significantly reduce the out-of-pocket costs for seniors, and for many of them eliminate the restrictions of the "donut hole." The rules were part of last year's Inflation Reduction Act,...

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Home Health Care Services: What Medicare Covers and Doesn’t

Health professionals encourage home care for recovery when it is possible, and insurance companies may encourage it as well to reduce the cost of care for themselves and patients. Additionally, as more baby boomers enter their golden years and wrestle with the onset...

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