On March 11, 2020, the IRS announced that high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) may cover COVID-19 testing and treatment without a deductible or with a deductible below the required minimum deductible for HDHPs without losing their HDHP status under the Code or threatening the tax-favored treatment of participants’ health savings accounts (HSAs). The notice applies broadly … Continued
This update is adapted from the Center for Disease Control fact page on COVID-19. The CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. The CDC has been supplying a steady stream of information and advice on the outbreak which is affecting many parts the world … Continued
In the Fall, we will still spend time outside and peak activity for adult deer ticks occurs in late October and early November. Of adults sampled in highly endemic areas of the northeast, 50% have been found to carry the Lyme disease spirochete. Lyme disease is spread by the bite of an infected tick, according … Continued
Your organization’s cyber security should not be an afterthought. Your business likely has a fire evacuation plan, hopefully has a business interruption plan, and may even have an inclement weather plan. Have you given sufficient planning and consideration to your cyber security incident response plan? Our new white paper explains in detail. If you have … Continued
A Plan for everyone Take into account all of your household members including staff and pets, and discuss the plan with them. Because you might not have much time to evacuate, it is crucial to have a plan in place to get your family out of danger quickly and efficiently. Follow the family disaster plan … Continued
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Nearly half of all drivers feel less safe on the road than they did five years ago because of distracted driving. The Quiz: Do You Know the Correct Facts? One of these facts is incorrect. Can you spot it? Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the … Continued
On January 25, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule rescinding their “2016 Rule” which had been established to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses. This most recent final rule changes OSHA’s electronic recordkeeping standard. This change was promulgated because of concerns over “privacy” of employee information contained in … Continued
When a safety program is in force and everything is in place, it is sometimes easy to think that we are in the clear. What happens when a severe injury occurs? Was it an amputation or loss of an eye? Was the employee admitted to the hospital or were they just there for observation? Does … Continued
During the first week of June (specifically June 5th, 6th, and 7th), the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in conjunction with local jurisdiction will be conducting a focused blitz on Hours-Of-Service (HOS) compliance. According to the CVSA, 32% of drivers were placed out of service during last year’s three day blitz for HOS violations. Compliance … Continued
April is Distracted Driving Month. Did you know? In 2015, there were 3,477 people killed and an estimated additional 391,000 injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in the United States. Understanding Driver Distraction: In this video from the American Psychological Association, we see how Cognitive neuroscientist David Strayer, PhD, studies how the brain processes information to … Continued
