Why is fall protection important? Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths. Employers must set up the work place to prevent employees from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated work stations or into holes in the floor...
Cyber losses are real and the costs of these claims are mounting as hackers become more sophisticated and the reporting requirements increase. According to the NetDiligence Data Breach Cost Calculator, here are some estimated claims costs for various types of cyber...
4 reasons small businesses decline EPLI coverage By Jeff Barnes Many owners of smaller businesses make assumptions about Employment Practices Liability Insurance – and some of those assumptions are not true. EPLI coverage provides vital protection for a small...
The summer heat brings new worries to the jobsite, heat exposure. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has an entire section on their website dedicated to recognizing and mitigating the dangers of heat exposure. Here’s a few of their...
Construction is among the most dangerous industries in the country. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data for 2017 showed 971 fatal on-the-job injuries, more than in any other single industry sector and nearly one out of every five work-related deaths in the U.S. that...
Focus on Safety As one of the leading insurers of contracting clients in Central Ohio, Overmyer Hall Associates encourages and promotes an environment of safety first with all our clients. Our commercial lines specialists have a number of tools to help companies... Subscribe to our blog
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