The 2020 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index (WSI) found that the most disabling workplace injuries cost more than $59 billion per year. U.S. businesses spend more than $1 billion per week on the most disabling workplace injuries. Compiled annually, the Index researched the top 10 causes of the most serious workplace injuries — those that cause employees to miss work…
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued clarification and guidance on COVID-19 and treated recreational water venues. The advice and answers provided are useful to swimmers, swim programs and swimming venues. Can the COVID-19 virus spread through pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds? There is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use…
Historically, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has not payed a great deal of attention to the Golf and Country Club industry in comparison to other “high-hazard” industries. OSHA officials admit that in the past, reasons for most of their inspections at clubs was due to either employee complaints or employee injury/fatalities. More recently, OSHA has been focusing on…
After spending 10 years as a PGA Professional at some of America’s most prestigious clubs, I saw my fair share of medical emergencies. I once had a member faint of heat stroke just steps away from me. Another time, I had a guest go into cardiac arrest on the 18th fairway. Emergencies are going to happen. The only way to handle…
I spent 10 years in the private club industry before pivoting into the insurance world. As a manager, two of my top concerns internally were wellbeing of my staff and team, and the budget. Workplace injuries drive up costs in many ways and often most significantly in your insurance premiums. By investing in a safe workplace for your employees, you…
Last June, Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill into law that explains how patients can receive medical marijuana under Florida’s related amendment from 2016. Amendment 2, Florida’s “medical marijuana law” passed with 71% of the vote and took effect January 3, 2017. The amendment required lawmakers to come up with a description of how patients can qualify and receive medical…
