How to minimize or prevent lifting injuries Every year, more than a million employees in the U.S. suffer back injuries due to improper lifting. In fact, back-related injuries account for at…
The International Association of Claim Professionals announced yesterday that ACM President Dhara Patel has been named president of the board of directors for the 2022-2023 board term. IACP is an…
Two co-workers continually ridicule a third co-worker, unbeknownst to management. Fed up, she slashes tires on their cars in the employee parking lot and is caught on surveillance tapes. A…
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September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by CDC, EPA, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and other federal agencies, the purpose of National Preparedness Month is to encourage us to create…
Steps to lessen the risks of manual material handling Manual material handling occurs in just about every job function, from office worker, supervisor, retail worker, construction worker and more. NIOSH…
No matter where your insurance client (or your entity, if you're self-insured) is located, there’s always the risk of a natural or man-made disaster. Of course you’re aware of this…
This article by ACM President Dhara Patel published in Property Casualty 360 on April 26, 2022. Insurers sell a promise, and they deliver on that promise when claims arise.…
National Safety Stand-Down Week: Protect your workplace from fall hazards Every year over 300 people die in ladder-related accidents, and more than 10,000 suffer serious injuries. They are…
Last week we discussed two of ACM’s 2022 workers’ compensation claims initiatives, Rebound and RapidResponse, that not only significantly help resolve claims more quickly, lowering payouts and reducing litigation costs…
Four of ACM’s 2022 workers’ compensation claims initiatives will significantly help resolve claims more quickly, providing injured employees the latest in quality medical care and returning them to gainful employment.…