Risk Management

By Timothy W. Braun, Risk Control Specialist As Pennsylvania continues efforts to return to normal, it is critical to be aware of the landscape of orders, laws, regulations, and best practices in order to avoid illness, liability, loss and compliance issues with local, state, or federal government. Failure to follow rules or guidelines could expose individuals or entities to illnesses, fines, lawsuits, insurance claims, harm to reputation, or other adverse outcomes. Being aware of, and adhering to, requirements, recommendations, and other best practices is important. Read the Safety Practices and Protections for the Phased Return-to-Work for businesses: RC Phased Return to Work for Business The situation regarding COVID-19 is changing rapidly, along with guidance and recommended actions. Be sure to …

By Timothy W. Braun, Risk Control Specialist On May 1, 2020, construction operations in Pennsylvania will be allowed to resume following mandated closure in March. On April 15, 2020, the State issued orders requiring certain practices and protections be implemented at places of business remaining open under the original stay-at-home order. These requirements still apply in addition to requirements related to construction work resuming on May 1. Read the construction return-to-work requirements. Contact Tim at 717.224.1835 or tbraun@murrayins.com.

Want to know what the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has to say about Safety Committee meetings during these uncertain times due to the COVID-19 pandemic?   Watch Laurie Deitrich, CSP, ARM, HEM, Risk Control Specialist, provide answers to: Can our Safety Committee miss monthly meetings during the COVID-19 crisis? What happens if all committee members do not receive their annual training? Will there be any extensions to the certification deadline to get our initial or renewal application submitted? More information is available here: RC Safety Committee Training Contact Laurie at 717.572.5684 or email her.

By Lisa Yelovich, Master Claim Specialist . March 25, 2020 As we are all aware, the novel coronavirus or “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated as COVID-19), is upon us, and employers and employees alike are seeking direction as to how to navigate this serious health risk. Many of you may have received information from your workers’ compensation medical provider panel physicians.  Those of you who work with WORKNET Occupational Medicine, for example, received their March 3, 2020 communication regarding their current position on COVID-19 testing. They suggest following the guidelines as based upon the recommendations of the CDC and World Health Organization, (listed below for your reference). We expect other medical providers and facilities are following the same recommendations – check …

By Timothy W. Braun, Risk Control Specialist COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus, is an infectious respiratory illnesses. (Also called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, or SARS-CoV-2). Although the symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu can look similar, the two illnesses are caused by different viruses. Symptoms Corona Virus can cause fever, cough, body ache, fatigue; sometimes vomiting and diarrhea. Can result in pneumonia. Illness can range from mild to severe, even fatal in rare cases.  Older individuals and those with health complications are more susceptible. Transmission Can be spread from person to person through droplets in the air from an infected person coughing, sneezing or talking. The droplets land on the mouth, nose, or are inhaled …

For companies that are required to, the OSHA Form 300A injury and illness information for calendar year 2018, must be submitted via the electronic OSHA Injury Tracking Application (ITA), by March 2, 2019. Click for more information: OSHA 300A Info Due 3-2-19