August 20, 2025
Understanding strain and sprain injuriesSarah Wahlberg, Senior Claims Representative at SFM, discussed the differences between the two maladies. While both are soft-tissue injuries, strains are an injury to a muscle or tendon; sprains are injuries or tears to ligaments.
August 20, 2025
Identifying ergonomic risk factors in the workplaceSara Cooper, Senior Loss Prevention Representative, examined how employers can make their jobsites safer and mitigate the potential for musculoskeletal disorders.
August 20, 2025
Implementing solutions for workplace strain and sprain risksEric Johnson, Loss Prevention Specialist, discussed minimizing ergonomic risk factors in the workplace.
August 20, 2025
School bus drivers can be safety heroesNational School Bus Safety Week brings awareness to the dangers for drivers, students and pedestrians.
August 15, 2025
SFM featured resources: School safetySFM has a wealth of resources related to school safety.
August 15, 2025
Hands-free driving: Safety and the lawA new hands-free driving law went into effect in Iowa on July 1, 2025, highlighting legal aspects of safe driving.
August 15, 2025
Loss prevention insight from the expertsThe only controllable item in an organization’s workers’ compensation premium cost is its experience modifier (e-mod) which is directly impacted by claim costs and severity.
August 15, 2025
Talking about safety: Techniques for effective safety training and communicationA strong safety culture starts with a high level of safety awareness among employees. Getting there requires consistent, effective communication between leadership and front-line workers.
August 7, 2025
Top 7 workplace safety tipsThese seven essential safety tips, identified by SFM's loss prevention staff, will earn your company a gold star in workplace safety.
June 9, 2025
Legal aspects of a workplace violence injuryThis is the last in a four-part series of SFM blogs recapping our November 2024 webinar, De-escalation in the workplace, An SFM webinar for policyholders.
