You say “It will never happen to me”. You may think your business isn’t a target to cyber crime. But we want to make sure you know that Social Engineering claims do not have a target audience! At Walsh Duffield, we have seen both small and large businesses alike fall victim to preventable cyber crimes.
When it comes to voluntary benefits, you might think of dental, vision and life insurance. But have you considered offering identity theft protection to your employees? What is Identity Theft? Identity theft is the attempted or successful misuse of an existing account, such as a debit or credit card account; the misuse of personal information
As a 5th generation family-owned insurance agency, we see our clients as an extension of our family. Our goal is to keep our clients safe and well and we’re here to help you manage your company’s risk with the right business insurance policies. With your unique needs and goals in mind, we’re here to help
Winter is upon us, and along with the cold temperatures, the snow and ice pose inherent risks to many businesses in the Western New York Area. But there are steps you can take to address winter safety which can help keep your business and your employees safe and well. Follow these winter safety tips to
Knowing the difference between a safety audit and a safety inspection will increase safety continuity throughout the workplace. They are often thought of as one and the same, but they are actually two different processes. Both are key when taking steps to improve worksite safety. It is important to know the difference between an audit
Focusing on health and worksite safety is a win-win for both employees and employers. With the right procedures and steps put into place, organizations can reduce their worksite accidents significantly and go years at a time without an incident. Small steps can lead a to big improvement in worksite safety. So how do you start
While modern technology has made large strides with the use of robotic welding, robots can’t do it all – so steps need to be taken to protect a welder and help remove the risks they will encounter throughout their workday. The safety professionals at OSEA provide the advice of removing workplace hazards through engineering controls
What is Hazard Communication (HazCom)? Hazard Communication (HazCom) is all about identifying chemical hazards in the workplace and communicating these hazards to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. This has been a hot topic in safety since 2012, when OSHA updated its standard to align with the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and
When considering respirator use, we often hear companies asking pricing questions first. Construction companies to medical offices alike all want to know the cost of getting staff fit tested – but there are necessary steps to take before discussing the fit test. Within this article we will discuss the method, phases, importance, proper selection and personal experiences as it relates
We hope that this message finds you and your family safe and healthy. These are difficult times. The New York Legislature and Department of Financial Services have been implementing emergency measures in an effort to protect insurance policyholders who have been hit with financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Regulations they enacted include: the waiver of late fees; the prohibition on reporting negative data to credit
