Safe Sledding

Posted on January 31, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

Source:  The National Safety Council. Eastern Pennsylvania is anxiously awaiting yet another big snow storm this week.  Snow can mean shoveling and poor traffic conditions but, it can also mean  outdoor, winter activities like sledding! Sledding can be a lot of fun for kids and adults alike, but as always there are certain hazards to be aware [...]

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Quote of the Day: January 28, 2011

Posted on January 28, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

“Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than trying to solve them.” -          Henry Ford (1863-1947) Henry Ford was the founder of the Ford Motor Company, an American industrialist and he developed the first mass-produced automobile through the use of the assembly line in the United States. Learn more about The Seltzer [...]

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Slips, Trips and Falls

Posted on January 27, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

Source: Wellness Coaches USA According to OSHA , slips, trips and falls constitute the majority of industrial accidents, nearly 25%., They cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second to only motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. Common causes include: -          Weather Hazards -          Loose/ Uneven flooring or carpet -          Wet or oily [...]

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Check out: Taking Control of Your Workers Compensation Costs!

Posted on January 26, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

The Seltzer Group is offering a short, FREE workshop on “Taking Control of Your Workers Compensation Costs” on February 9, 2011. This is a one time event and seats are limited!  Find out what  you don’t know about controlling your company’s risk, the immediate and long term effects, and strategies to effectively manage work comp [...]

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What you should know about your Experience Modification Factor

Posted on January 25, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

Most employers find that deciphering their Workers’ Compensation Experience Modification Factor is like reading the foreign language version of instructions for installing an electronic device. There is very often confusion about how the Experience Mod is calculated and how it ultimately impacts what they pay for their Workers’ Compensation coverage. At its core, the Experience [...]

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Computer Vision Syndrome

Posted on January 24, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

Technology does not eliminate potential workplace injury. I can actually create new health concerns. Read the article below to learn more about the computer’s negative impact on vision: According to a recent article in HR News by Beth Mirza Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is more common than carpal tunnel syndrome and other musculoskeletal disorders. According to the [...]

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Quote of the Day: January 21, 2011

Posted on January 21, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. -         Thomas Edison (1847 – 1931) Thomas Edison was an American inventor, scientist, and businessman. He created many devices that influenced modern society such as: the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and most famously the light bulb. Click here [...]

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Distracted Drivers

Posted on January 20, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

 Distracted drivers can cause car crashes which result in property damage, injury and often death. Please read the following statistics on the use of cell phones while driving and encourage your friends, family, employees, etc. to drive safely and undistracted. Every year 6,000 people die in car crashes caused by distracted drivers, mostly from the [...]

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Asleep at the wheel

Posted on January 19, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

A recent, shocking study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety revealed that 41% of drivers have fallen asleep or nodded off at the wheel and that 16.5% of fatal crashes likely involve a drowsy driver. The implications for employers are huge. Motor vehicle-related incidents are consistently the leading cause of work-related fatalities in the [...]

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Fatigue at work a bad sign of the economic times

Posted on January 18, 2011 by The Seltzer Group

In a recent statement, Thomas J. Balkin, vice chair of the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), stated: “Studies show fatigue creates long-lasting changes to one’s ability to think and function well during the work day.” According to the same study, prolonged workdays are causing many workers to fall asleep or feel sleepy at work. The report [...]

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