BCH Blog

To protect workers exposed to heat-related hazards, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched the three-year National Emphasis Program (NEP) in April 2022. The NEP will closely monitor incident records from “heat priority days”, encourage...

In recent years, as more people and businesses move to storm-prone areas, we’ve seen substantial damages caused by natural disasters. And although issues associated with wild weather are never a good thing, they do highlight the important role precautionary measures...

How can promoting health and fitness benefit your business? Employees with sedentary jobs are more likely to develop long-term health issues from lack of physical activity during the work week. It’s easy to allow poor habits to take root when you aren’t aware of the...

Your company likely works hard to keep workplace injuries at bay. You make necessary repairs to create a safer environment. You meet with your risk advisor regularly to spot potential issues and stop them in their tracks. You maintain the right coverage to stand...

Inflation is one of those topics that seems to make headlines every few years. From rising prices at the gas pump, to increased costs during grocery store excursions, people pay attention when spending starts to increase. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports...

Our nation’s ongoing labor shortage has made countless headlines in recent months, and with good reason. From restaurants, to retail establishments, school environments to skilled trades, companies of all sorts have found themselves scrambling to fill vacant spots....

When temperatures drop, it’s time for companies to place winter storm safety front and center. Not only can proper precautions help protect team members, but they can keep the business itself on safer footing for the road ahead. (Did you know the 2021 freeze cost...