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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

Preventing Burnout During the Holiday Season

Everyday life can be hectic enough without the added pressure of the holidays, which can also be a source of major stress and burnout for many people. Burnout isn’t just about being tired; it’s emotional, mental and physical depletion caused by prolonged stress.

Attractive Nuisances on Construction Sites

Attractive nuisances are manufactured conditions on your property, vacant site or active site after hours that draw trespassers, particularly children and minors. Construction sites pose significant attractive nuisance hazards.

IRS Releases Employee Benefit Plan Limits for 2026

Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits that are updated for inflation before the beginning of each calendar year. Note that some benefit limits are not adjusted for inflation, such as the catch-up contribution limit for HSAs.

Employee Spotlight: Eric Haberle

Please join us in welcoming Eric Haberle to Seubert’s Employee Benefits Department as a Sr. Benefits Account Manager!

Protecting Against Electrical Room Fires

Electrical rooms can pose significant fire risks if not properly designed, built and maintained. To protect people and property, it is essential for facilities to take targeted steps to mitigate these risks before they escalate.

Employee Spotlight: Natalie Meyer

Seubert welcomes Natalie Meyer to the agency’s Surety Department.