Telematics data show drivers in rural states the most dangerous

View the source here. By: Aaron Huff Widespread use of telematics devices to monitor vehicle and driver performance gives fleet technology suppliers plenty of data to analyze and identify macro-level trends. Recently, Verizon Connect analyzed driving data from its...

Hurricane Season

By: Martha Wik, CHMM, ASP The threat of hurricanes, tornadoes, and damaging thunderstorms increase during the summer months. Some may be a minor nuisance causing workers to be late, but getting caught in the middle of one of these storms can cause a business to be...

FEMA Looking to Expand Disaster Reinsurance Program

View the source here. By Christopher Flavelle The federal government, seeking to protect itself from the growing cost of natural disasters, is borrowing a technique from the private sector and buying reinsurance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, which started...

Hot Summer Days

By: Martha Wik, CHMM, ASP   It is that time of the year again, time for barbeques, parades, and fireworks. Time for a relaxing day at the beach, or sitting by the lake in the mountains.  However, this time of the year is one of the most deadly for workers.  Heat...

The Importance of Technology in Today’s Workforce

By: Brian Storjohann, ERIS The impact of technology continues to grow every day. From the way we drive, to the way we interact with others, to how safe an operation can be, technology can be found in almost every type of operation. A recent implementation of...