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Publish Date: May 1, 2021
Author: Seubert
Tags: Blog - SeubertU

Risk Advisor: May 2021

These monthly newsletters, broken down by industry, feature timely information about workplace safety, compliance and risk management issues. Click on the title to read the full edition of a newsletter.

Commercial Risk Advisor

This month’s issue focuses on commercial building spring maintenance and the impact of telematics on commercial auto insurance.

 

Construction Risk Advisor

This month’s newsletter outlines FAQs for the upcoming National Safety Stand-down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

 

Trucking Risk Advisor

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released its 2021 Enforcement Update. In it, the FMCSA highlighted a number of insights regarding hours of service (HOS) violations, shedding some light on how the revised HOS rules—which went into effect September 29, 2020—impacted enforcement actions. Learn more in this month’s newsletter.

Recent News

Why Health Care Costs Are Increasing in 2026

Health care costs have been growing at an alarming rate in recent years, and they’re not slowing down. Surveys project that U.S. health care costs are likely to increase by 6.5% to, in many cases, over 10% in 2026.

Balancing AI Risks and Benefits

AI is transforming business by boosting efficiency, security, and customer engagement. Leaders must understand its benefits and risks to make informed, strategic decisions.

Mark Hairston Shares Risk Insights at Pitt Cybersecurity Workshop

This summer our own Mark Hairston, CCIC joined leaders from EQT, GrayMatter, and Carnegie Mellon at the University of Pittsburgh’s Transforming Cybersecurity workshop, sharing insights on how organizations can better assess and manage cyber risk

Preventing Jobsite Theft

Theft is a major issue in construction, where valuable tools and equipment are often easy targets. Stolen items can lead to costly delays or stalled projects, making strong theft prevention measures essential.

Employee Spotlight: Kris Queen

Please join us in welcoming Kris Queen to the Seubert Team! Kris joins Seubert’s Commercial Lines Division as a Construction Practice Leader in our Pittsburgh office.

Stand Tall, Sit Smart: An Employer’s Guide to Ergonomics, Posture & Workplace Health

Discover how proper posture, lifting techniques, and workstation setup can help employees stay healthy, comfortable, and productive at work.