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.
May 19, 2025
Benefits of SHARP safety programsBusinesses that take safety seriously may consider pursuing the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
May 19, 2025
OSHA launches severe injury report dashboardIn September 2024, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a new severe injury dashboard.
May 19, 2025
Outdoor hazards to watch for during warm weather monthsWarm weather is not without its own risks, especially for people who work outdoors. Watch out for tripping hazards, heat stress, severe weather and insects.
May 6, 2025
Incorporating de-escalation into your workplace safety programThis is the second in a four-part series of SFM blogs recapping our November 2024 webinar, De-escalation in the workplace, An SFM webinar for policyholders.
April 29, 2025
An introduction: Workplace violence and de-escalationThis is the first in a four-part series of SFM blogs recapping our November 2024 webinar, De-escalation in the workplace, An SFM webinar for policyholders.
February 17, 2025
Be on your guard for slips and falls all winter longSnow and ice can cause severe injuries at any time throughout the winter season.
February 17, 2025
The use of AI in workplace safetyAI technology has been harnessed of late to expand the ability of safety leaders to train employees, test methods, develop best practices and more.
January 23, 2025
Video highlights danger of falls in parking lotsAs the weather brings colder and more slippery conditions, it’s a good time to remind your employees to walk carefully when outdoors.
November 11, 2024
Winter safety tips and resourcesSFM has compiled a wealth of resources to help keep employees safe during winter. Be sure to share these resources with your safety leaders, employees and others.
November 11, 2024
Why de-escalation in the workplace is vitalWorkplace violence can take many forms, including any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation and other threatening disruptive behavior.
November 11, 2024
Combat the dangers of sitting: Add movement to your workdayHere are four ideas for cutting back on sitting time and adding movement to your day.
October 3, 2024
Legal consequences of a motor vehicle accidentThis is the final piece in our four-part series of SFM blogs recapping our June 2024 webinar, Driving Safety, An SFM webinar for policyholders.
September 23, 2024
Managing safe driving at workThis is the third in a four-part series of SFM blogs recapping our driving safety webinar.
September 17, 2024
The work comp claims process following a driving incidentWhat does the workers’ compensation claims process look like following a driving incident?
September 10, 2024
SFM featured resources: Avoiding common injuriesStart with the basics in workers’ compensation by avoiding common injuries. These three featured resources will help you get started.
September 3, 2024
The data on dangerous drivingThe first in a four-part series about safe driving: Data on dangerous driving from SFM's Driving Safety webinar.
August 19, 2024
Four steps toward building a successful safety programCreating an organizational culture where everyone is dedicated to building and maintaining a safe work environment requires commitment to safety from the top down. It’s everyone’s job to set an example and make safety part of the foundation of your organization.
August 19, 2024
New employee safety: Get your new hires off to a safe startEmployees are at higher risk of injuries during their first six months on the job, according to SFM claim data. Effectively training new employees on safety can be challenging, but it’s key to protecting and retaining quality employees.
August 19, 2024
Preventing injuries among aging workersWhy older workers are more at risk for workers’ comp injuries, and four tips for preventing injuries among older workers.
August 19, 2024
Preventing hand injuries in the workplacePreventing hand injuries in the workplace is vital for a number of reasons.
