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Navigating the Changes to New York’s Workers’ Compensation Experience MOD

To effectively navigate the ever-evolving landscape of workers’ compensation in New York State, it’s crucial to understand the changes to the state’s Experience Modification Factor (MOD). In our recent Risk Management 101 webinar, Megan Coville, Director of OneGroup’s Risk Management Department, provided a comprehensive overview of these changes and their impact. 

Warehouse Safety

Warehouses can be dangerous places. Speed and efficiency are vital, which means moving vehicles, heavy foot traffic and goods flowing in and out.
Glass, pottery, ceramics, bricks and artificial stone are also made with crystalline silica. Crushing, drilling or cutting these minerals creates a superfine dust that people breathe into their lungs. Silica dust exposure can lead to severe health problems or death.

Not Just Dust: Crystalline Silica Dangers in the Workplace

Crystalline silica is a common mineral found in the earth’s crust. Sand, stone, concrete and mortar contain crystalline silica.

Glass, pottery, ceramics, bricks and artificial stone are also made with crystalline silica. Crushing, drilling or cutting these minerals creates a superfine dust that people breathe into their lungs. Silica dust exposure can lead to severe health problems or death.

Workplace First Aid Checklist

Every worker has the right to a reasonably safe workplace. Understanding workplace first aid kit requirements is an important way to protect your employees and stay compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.