Understanding the cybersecurity risks of QR codes
Quick response (QR) codes are a popular marketing, sales, payment and customer service tool for several businesses. However, as the presence of QR codes has become more prevalent, malicious actors have found ways to use them in phishing attacks and to spread malware. These vulnerabilities can lead to significant financial and reputational damage, and it […]
Tips for using employee-owned vehicles in your organization
How to minimize your exposure when employees use their own vehicles Does your organization rely on employees using their own vehicles for work? If so, you may have automobile loss exposures for which you’re unaware, putting your organization’s assets at risk. Whether using employee-owned vehicles is a daily or sporadic event, your organization now has […]
How to prevent lightning injuries and damage at your organization
It’s summer thunderstorm season for every state of the Union. For this reason, we’re focusing on the potential threat of lightning injuries and damage – and how you can mitigate them. Every year there are about 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes in the U.S. Each one of those flashes is a potential killer. In fact, […]
Keys to the Kingdom – Protect your data by implementing multifactor authentication
The past two years have seen record-breaking levels of cyber crime and related losses. As technology becomes ever more integrated in society and criminals become more sophisticated, this trend can only be expected to continue. The common denominator in many successful attacks often boils down to one thing: human error. Whether it’s clicking the wrong […]
Use ladders safely so workers don’t fall down on the job
At some point or another, we’ve all needed to retrieve an object or perform a task at a height that’s just beyond our reach. When that happens, are your employees reaching for approved ladders or stepstools or the most convenient substitute? Ground-level falls can lead to serious injury, but falling from heights is exponentially more […]
Confined space safety tips for employees
Employ these confined space safety tips for your workers [infographic] Working in confined spaces such as ductwork, equipment housings, pipelines or storage bins requires safety practices to protect your employees. These are restrictive spaces large enough to hold a worker, allowing him or her to do the job temporarily, but has a limited entry or […]
Catalytic converter theft prevention
The incidence of catalytic converter theft from vehicles continues to be on the rise throughout the country, burdening both organizations and individuals with replacement and repair costs. According to BeenVerified, these types of thefts were up 540% than in all of 2020, a year which had already seen its own sizeable year-on-year increase. If your organization […]