Gone are the days of standing around the watercooler discussing last night’s unbelievable season finale, or the buzzer beater shot that won the game. Terms like “social distancing,” “global pandemic” and “flatten the curve” have become part of everyday conversations. Conference rooms and working lunches have been replaced by virtual meetings and video chats. When …
OSHA Pushes Back on Claims Regarding Dangers of Masks Read More »
As we are all aware, in June 2016, British voters went against the grain and voted to leave the European Union (EU). This departure from the EU has not come without its obstacles, and like any breakup, the details can be messy. Former Prime Minister, Theresa May’s attempts to come to an arrangement with the …
On average, U.S. companies pay $62 Billion per year on workplace injuries. Liberty Mutual Insurance has put together its annual Workplace Safety Index outlining the top 10 causes of disabling injuries at work: 1. Overexertion such as lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, etc. Cost- $13.1 Billion 2. Falls on same level, like slipping on a wet floor …
Workplace Injuries Cost $62 Billion in U.S. Alone Read More »
I came across an interesting report jointly drafted by the North Carolina State University Poole College of Management’s Enterprise Risk Management Initiative and Protiviti. For the report, over 800 C-Suite executives from global organizations across a variety of fields were asked to identify risks they were watching in 2019. The results of the top 10 …
Peter A. Feldman, senior counsel to Senator Thune and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation was confirmed by the Senate to complete Joe Mohorovic’s term on the CPSC expiring in October, 2019 AND to a seven year term commencing October 2019. Mr. Feldman’s confirmation establishes a 3-2 Republican majority on the CPSC for …
Peter Feldman Confirmed as newest CPSC Commissioner Read More »
The Department of Labor has announced that it has reevaluated the utility of gathering electronic data under Forms 300 and 301, and in a public comment request has sought input on the employee’s privacy rights including risks posed by exposing personal employee information in a FOIA request. The comment period will remain open through September …
Utility of Public Disclosure of Forms 300 and 301 to be Reevaluated Read More »
Swiss Re just released its 2018 Emerging Risks Report (found here at www.swissre.com/media/news_releases) outlining the top risks facing the insurance and reinsurance industry. In my opinion, these “emerging risk” lists remind us all to take a look at your own organization and consider any vulnerabilities that may need to be addressed. Top Five Emerging Risks:Emerging geopolitical risk: …
Swiss Re Risk Report Identifies Top Five Emerging Risks Read More »
On May 22, 2018 the Senate voted to confirm Dana Baiocco as the newest Commissioner on the CPSC. She replaces Democrat Marietta Robinson and her seven year term expires in October 2024. Ms. Baiocco was a partner at Jones Day and has signficant consumer product experience. Of import, Ms. Baiocco’s confirmation shifts the Commssion to …
Dana Baiocco Confirmed Shifting the CPSC to Republican Control Read More »
On May 16, 2018 the CPSC will hold its first public hearing seeking comments related to potential safety concerns and hazards of devices connected to the internet. Underwriters Laboratories has estimated by 2020 that there will be 20 billion devices connected to the internet. The CPSC is specifically focused (but not limited to) concerns related …
CPSC Announces Public Hearing into Internet-Connected Devices Read More »
It did not take long for President Trump to renominate Ann Marie Buerkle for the position of Chairman of the CPSC. She is serving as Acting Chair currently. President Trump also renominated Dana Baiocco for Commissioner to replace Commissioner Robinson. Both nominations are currently before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation awaiting approval. …
She’s Back- President Trump renominates Acting Chair Ann Marie Buerkle Read More »
