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Publish Date: June 30, 2019
Author: Seubert
Tags: Blog - SeubertU

Personal Insights: July 2019

In this newsletter, you’ll learn seven tips for avoiding heat illnesses this summer. You’ll also read about the best practices for making a home inventory and some considerations for buying used vehicles. Plus parking lot safety tips to keep yourself and pedestrians out of harm’s way. 

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The Importance of Fall Rescue Plans

Falls cause more than one-third of construction deaths, and even a worker caught by a fall arrest system can face serious injury if rescue is delayed. A fall rescue plan gives your crew clear, jobsite-specific steps to retrieve a fallen worker quickly and safely. Learn why these plans matter and what to include in yours.

Employee Spotlight: Alexandra Kearney

Seubert welcomes Alexandra Kearney as a Strategic Risk Advisor in our Pittsburgh Surety Bonding Department, helping clients manage risk and grow.

Transportation DOT Roundtable Recap: Compliance and Nuclear Verdicts | Seubert

A former DOT officer and a transportation litigator walked motor carriers through what’s changing at FMCSA and why nuclear verdicts should be on every fleet’s radar. Here’s a look at what they covered.

2026 International Roadcheck Results: Top OOS Violations

The CVSA’s 2026 International Roadcheck placed 19% of inspected vehicles and 5.8% of drivers out of service. Brakes, tires and cargo securement topped the vehicle violation list, while ELD tampering was a key driver focus this year. See the most-cited violations and the steps motor carriers can take to strengthen compliance and avoid OOS orders.

IRS Proposes Rules for Trump Account Contribution Programs and Dependent Care FSAs

The IRS has released proposed rules on Trump Account contribution programs, letting employers contribute up to $2,500 per employee each year on a tax-free basis. The rules also offer the first guidance on dependent care FSA nondiscrimination testing. Plus, federal agencies issued new FAQs addressing key issues in health plan tobacco surcharge lawsuits. Here’s what employers need to know.

Shadow AI and the Risks of Employees Using Unapproved AI Tools

When employees use unapproved AI tools, sensitive data can end up outside your control, creating cybersecurity, privacy and insurance concerns. Learn how to spot shadow AI risks and the steps that help reduce them. Plus, see how to protect your business from the fire and explosion hazards of lithium-ion battery storage systems.