In the world of insurance and risk management, an empty building is rife for a for a claim. Check out these best practices to add to part of your regular maintenance if your building is vacant or not used frequently.
Distracted driving remains a very big issue, especially in the telecommunications world. Drivers should be aware that anything that diverts their attention from driving is dangerous. Read this article to learn about dash cameras for driver safety.
Distracted driving is defined as any activity that removes the operator’s vision from the roadway and/or hand(s) from the vehicle controls. Operating a vehicle safely and “defensively” requires the full attention of the driver.
Employment negligence is a claim brought by an individual seeking to hold an employer liable for the damages (injury) caused by an employee. In this article, we breakdown the elements of an employment negligence claim and four categories of negligent actions.
Contractual requirements, litigation and the potential for extended liability are challenges the communications industry faces with more regularity, making risk management a necessity. With these challenges, it's imperative to understand the process necessary to transfer risk and reduce your operating exposures to contractors that you may hire.
As our use of mobile devices continues to climb, cyber criminals are targeting them more frequently Follow these 12 tips to better protect the data on your mobile device.
Writing a BYOD policy forces companies to think things through before they turn their employees loose with their own smartphones and tablets on the organization’s network. To make sure nothing is overlooked, get input from people across the company: HR, IT, accounting, legal – workers and executives alike.
According to CIAB's Q3 2023 Market Survey, respondents reported an average increase among all lines of business of 8.1%, slightly down from 8.9% in Q2 and 8.8% in Q1.
Distracted driving is a huge potential problem for any company that may have employees who drive as part of their jobs. The problem of distracted driving continues to grow due to new technologies making distracted driving easier, drivers not guided by employer policies and harried workers that feel the need to work harder and faster.
A power surge may only last a millisecond, but the resulting problems could easily affect your business for days, weeks or months to come. Power surges can happen anytime. Although most of us think of lightning as the main culprit of power surges, most of the time they are caused by electrical devices that require lots of power to operate.
When faced with workplace emergencies that pose a threat to the safety of employees, having a well-prepared emergency evacuation plan is essential to ensure a smooth and successful evacuation.
The DOL recently made public its intention to modify OSHA's construction PPE standard. The revision intends to emphasize that PPE must properly fit each employee to protect them from occupational hazards.
Having contractors' E&O insurance is essential for general contractors, as it safeguards their businesses and reputations. Contractors' E&O insurance provides liability coverage for trade contractors, such as carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and HVAC technicians, for damages resulting from unintentional faulty workmanship.
All contractors hired by your telecommunications company should be put through a screening process no matter what the task is that you are hiring them for. This is especially true of tower service contractors because of the inherent danger in their work and the usually remote places that the activity takes place.
Are you considering implementing a cyber security policy? Considering including these cyber risk management suggestions about common attacks and emerging threats in your policy.