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Rimkus Brungraber Mark I

by Rimkus Consulting Group in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Lodging, Safety & Security. Posted March 11, 2016

The Brungraber Mark I is a device that can measure if a bathtub is too slippery in accordance with ASTM Standards*. If you have a bathtub claim and need the facts, the Brungraber Mark I can measure the slip resistance of a tub and let you know if you’re standing firm or in a slippery ...

It’s Time for Employers to Go to the Next Level In Preventing Workplace Violence

by Howard Mavity in Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention, Safety & Security. Posted March 5, 2016

I recently met with an international company which has armed security responders at some facilities, guards at others, and nothing at public establishments among its diverse operations. We talked about protecting lone employees working at customers’ sites or alone at late hours, as well as how to protect employees working in situations where police are ...

What Risks Will Emerge in 2016?

by Willis in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Legal, Safety & Security, Technology. Posted February 9, 2016

Our world is advancing at a pace that invites innovation at breakneck speed, encouraging companies to jump into untested waters. Whether it is new, disruptive technologies – such as drones – or just a new way of doing business – such as the sharing economy – the risks are not fully known. New loss-control technologies and regulations ...

A TED Talk’s Roadmap for Staying Calm When an Active Shooter’s at the Door

by Travis Vance in Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention, Lodging, Safety & Security. Posted January 27, 2016

An armed gunman just entered your workplace. You’re under stress. What is the first thing you and your management team do? Does someone call the police? Do you run? Fight? Hide? Is there a security guard? What does he or she do? What do your employees do? Do you know the precise, step-by-step actions that ...

Compliance: Common Sense Approach to Ensure Guest Safety

by Stephen Barth in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Legal, Lodging. Posted January 8, 2016

Most of you will recall Anthony ” Tony ” Marshall and his tireless work to assist the hotel industry in understanding the legal aspects of the business and ensuring guest safety. Due to his lasting impact, we honor Tony annually at The Hospitality Law Conference in Houston by recognizing others with the Anthony G. Marshall award for ...

More Things, More Cyberattacks

by Peter Vogel in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Technology. Posted January 6, 2016

Not a day passes without mention of the Internet of Things in the media, as it appears to expand exponentially. Roughly 6.4 billion things will be connected to the Internet in 2016, at a rate of 5.5 million new things per day, according to Gartner. More than 20 billion devices will be in use by ...

Workplace Violence – How to Deal with a Disgruntled Ex-Employee

by AFIMAC Global in Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention. Posted January 5, 2016

by Joseph Schollaert You are an executive working intently in your office when your assistant calls and informs you that a disgruntled ex-employee has shown up at the facility with a weapon and is threatening employees. Will you know what to do, or better yet, what not to do? Workplace violence can be defined as ...

Employers Reminded Of Workplace Violence Dangers

by Melody Rayl in Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention. Posted December 7, 2015

A new case on workplace violence in Missouri demonstrates the practical and legal challenges many employers face in today’s environment. The case shows the risk extends beyond violence by employees to violence by nonemployees – particularly in situations involving domestic abuse. Background: Employee Assigns Partial Blame For Tragedy On EmployerThe facts of the case are ...

Insurance Coverage For Possible Ebola Claims Involving Hospitality Businesses

by Marshall Gilinsky in Food & Beverage, Insurance & Loss Prevention, Lodging. Posted November 24, 2015

Originally published in Anderson Kill’s Hospitality Alert, Nov. 2014 Co-authored by Diana Shafter Gliedman Now that the first cases of Ebola in the United States have been treated and the country is for the moment Ebola-free, it’s easier than two months ago to maintain perspective. Ebola is difficult to contract, and widespread outbreaks in the ...

Matching Your EPLI to Your Actual Employment Risks

by Robert Horkovich in Insurance & Loss Prevention. Posted November 22, 2015

No employer is immune from employment-related lawsuits, particularly at a time when the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the National Labor Relations Board are inclined to take an employee’s side in disputes. Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) provides important protection against this ongoing but ever-evolving risk. Prudent companies seeking to minimize ...

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