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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

Federal Agencies Propose Rules on Offering Fertility Benefits

On May 13, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury issued a proposed rule that would create a new category of limited excepted benefits that employers can use to offer fertility benefits.

Navigating the Cyber Insurance Claims Process

Cyber incidents—including data breaches, ransomware attacks and social engineering scams—have become increasingly prevalent over the past decade, impacting organizations of all sizes and industries.

Employee Spotlight: Tommy Bowlin

Please join us in welcoming Tommy Bowlin to our Employee Benefits Department as a Benefits Account Manager in our Pittsburgh Office!

Employee Spotlight: Katelynn Passamonte

Please join us in welcoming Katelynn Passamonte to our Employee Benefits Department as a Benefits Account Manager in our Erie Office!

Pollution Prevention and Spill Control Strategies

Environmental incidents can quickly lead to costly cleanup, operational disruption, and regulatory scrutiny.

FMCSA Alert: Do Not Buy, Sell or Lease USDOT or MC Numbers

The FMCSA issued a bulletin on March 19, 2026, reminding the industry that USDOT and MC numbers are not transferable assets.