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It's National Forklift Safety Day! 🚧

Thoroughly train and certify all operators and continue to monitor and evaluate their performance throughout the year to decrease accidents.

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As we enter Week 2 of National Safety Month, we focus on safe driving and staying safe on the roads. Injuries from roadway incidents are the leading cause of work-related deaths.

Share information with your team this week on the dangers of distracted driving.

Distracted driving: Know the three types At least eight people are killed every day in distracted driving-related crashes. That’s according to the National Safety Council, which observes Distracted Driving Awareness Month every April.

It's National CPR and AED Awareness Week! 🫀

Its important to be prepared and stay calm when an emergency happens. Start by taking classes or trainings to help you feel comfortable to assist someone in need.

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First Aid, CPR and AED Training - National Safety Council Learn first aid from the experts. Not all first aid courses are the same. NSC training meets OSHA standards and the latest CPR and first aid guidelines.

The National Safety Council is celebrating 30 years of National Safety Month this June!

We encourage you to get involved and help make safety a priority at your business! Stay tuned for resources to use in your business.

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Let us remember and honor the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

The longer an injured employee remains off work, the higher the claim cost, the greater the loss of productivity, and the lower the likelihood of return.

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Make sure your business has an exposure plan in place and properly train employees, new and tenured, on proper equipment and disposal practices.

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Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Safety “Sharps” are defined as a device with a sharp point or edge that can pe*****te the skin, i.e. needles, scalpels, knives, glass, wires, etc.

Open Enrollment for Dental 🦷 and Vision 👁️ Happening Now

The Open Enrollment period for Retailers Insurance Company Dental and VSP-Vision started May 1 and runs through June 15 with an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Eligible employees and dependents have the opportunity to enroll for coverage during this time. To learn more, please contact our office at 📞 800.366.3699, ext. 658.

Overexertion hurts employee wellbeing, decreases safety, and can lead to long-term health issues.

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The Hidden Cost of Overexertion Provide training on managing workloads, or rotate employees across tasks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and muscle fatigue.

A strong Return-to-Work program helps control workers’ compensation costs, improve MOD ratings, and keep your workforce productive and stable. It also supports employees by maintaining income, reducing stress, and helping them recover and return to work faster.

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Why Every Business Needs a Return-to-Work Program A Return-to-Work Program reduces workers' compensation claim costs and helps maintain work routines and productivity recovery.