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

Risk Advisor: October 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

Learn about fall roof maintenance and workplace violence prevention in this month’s Commercial Risk Advisor Newsletter.

 

Construction Risk Advisor

This month’s Construction Risk Advisor discusses how to safely utilize temporary heaters at the job site.

 

Trucking Risk Advisor

This month’s newsletter highlights the results from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2021 International Roadcheck.

Recent News

IRS Releases Health FSA and Qualified Transportation Limits for 2026

On Oct. 9, 2025, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2025-32, which includes 2026’s inflation-adjusted limits for health FSAs.

Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time

Most of the United States shifts between standard and daylight saving time (DST) each year in an effort to “save” natural light. Clocks will get set one hour back on Sunday, Nov. 2, when the DST period ends.

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.