Food Safety: Manufacturing Contamination
Did you know there are 250 known foodborne diseases? And, each year, those foodborne diseases affect 1 in 4 Americans and cause: 76 million illnesses 325, 000 hospitalizations 5,000 deaths Cross contamination is defined as “the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful […]
Changing Behavior, Creating Safer Workplaces
Our Workers’ Compensation approach is consultative and diagnostic, focusing on identifying and reducing your client’s loss exposure. Our best-in-the-business team includes Underwriting and Risk Analysis, Loss Prevention and Claims Management. Underwriting & Risk Analysis Our Workers’ Compensation underwriting and risk analysis process begins with your client submission. We review your submission to ensure that we […]
Site Security: What You Need to Know
“No workplace is immune from the risk of illegal entry, theft, product tampering, or other types of criminal acts.” Providing a safe work environment for you and your coworkers means being prepared for a wide variety of possible hazards – including a security incident. With security incidents in the workplace becoming more common, providing improved site […]
Synergy Comp’s Hands-On Approach
Synergy Comp Insurance Company’s foundation is built on the concept of being “hands-on.” What does that mean? We take pride in being a company that is proactive. Instead of reacting to issues as they occur, we maintain a hands-on, proactive approach so that when challenges do arise, we’re already steps ahead. Hands-on also means that we are getting […]
Environmental Awareness is Everyone’s Responsibility
Environmental awareness and doing your part in the daily activities you perform is critical for success. It is an integral part of the movement’s success. It must be integrated as a part of every job function you perform because one major incident can harm both the environment and your business. By teaching our friends and […]
Safety Awareness: Attention to Detail
Hazards are present in every workplace. And, as you routinely perform the same job functions, these hazards become less and less noticeable. Each year, an estimated 6,000 employees in the United States die from workplace accidents while another 50,000 die from illnesses caused by exposure to workplace hazards. Approximately 6 million workers suffer non-fatal workplace […]
Workplace Ethics & Behavior
Ethics is defined as “the moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity.” Ethics guide how people conduct themselves in every aspect of their lives, including their workplace. A strong ethical culture within your business is important in fostering increased productivity and teamwork among employees. Ethics allow team members to […]
How to Prevent Spills in Your Workplace
Similar to all accidents, spills can happen at any time and any place. They are counterproductive and costly to clean up. They also pose a serious threat to your health and the environment. And although spills are very common, no two are the same. A spill will likely be handled a bit differently if it […]
The Importance of Accurate, Detailed Recordkeeping
Did you know employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses? OSHA’s Recordable Injuries or Illnesses Employers must keep accurate, detailed records of incidents that occur in their workplace. In fact, it is required by federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Keeping such […]