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Biden’s OSHA: What to Expect

On June 16, President Biden’s nomination of Doug Parker as director of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) moved closer to Senate confirmation with a 13-9 vote by the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Parker currently serves as California’s OSHA (Cal/OSHA) director and previously served under Obama’s administration as the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) policy manager. Parker spearheaded Cal/OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for COVID-19 and is expected to continue promulgating federal OSHA’s COVID-19 ETS. Cal/OSHA has a reputation for its robust program, with several …

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10 Top Things to Know About the Cyber Insurance Market

The story of cyber insurance has evolved over the years; with the advent of COVID and ransomware, cyber insurance is top of mind for risk managers. Kelly Geary, EPIC Cyber Practice Risk Leader, is a Risk & Insurance Risk Insider, recognized by the magazine as a leading executive focused on the topic of risk. Read Kelly’s article to learn how cyber insurance went from its peak, starting in the early 1990s, to rapidly emerging in the 2010 decade. Fast forward to 2021 and the market is in a tailspin. DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCE TOP TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE …

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EPIC POST: Q3 2021

The EPIC POST is a quarterly publication that highlights industry news, upcoming opportunities, and service updates. Learn more about working with EPIC to successfully manage risk and identifying the most effective way to protect your winery and reduce its insurance costs. What’s New? Q3 Winery Report: The Q3 Report provides the latest insights from EPIC’s top management about Capacity, Industry Groups, Deductibles, Coverage, Terms & Conditions, and Pricing. View the Report  Q3 Highlight: State of the Climate As we enter the third quarter of 2021, we look back at key lessons learned from fire season last year. Hindsight is …

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Q3 2021 Winery Report

As we enter the third quarter of 2021, we look back at key lessons learned from fire season last year. Hindsight is 20/20… but 2020 was more than any of us could have anticipated! While we strive for answers to resiliency around a growing worldwide pandemic, mother nature had other plans in store for us…Climate change and the ‘New Normal.’ EPIC on the Front Lines “…Cautious optimism changed on the West Coast on August 16, when a dry lightning storm from a deteriorating tropical storm off Baja California pushed through Central California into Southern Oregon, sparking hundreds of …

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Protect Your Employees with Heat Illness Prevention Measures

Summer has officially arrived – along with higher temperatures and the potential for heat illness, especially for employees who work predominantly outdoors in industries such as construction and agriculture. In 2011, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a Heat Illness Prevention campaign to educate employers and workers on the dangers of working in the heat. Some states have adopted plans for compliance and enforcement of heat illness prevention plans, such as the California Occupational Safety and Health Program (Cal/OSHA) with its Heat Illness Prevention standard. Viewpoints from Josh Allen While it’s important to consult state regulations to …

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Webinar Recording Now Available: Understanding the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)

… Concentrations (MUCs). Recognizing Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) atmospheres Contents and frequency of medical evaluations/examinations Fit testing methods and protocols Inspection / service / maintenance requirements Training requirements Recordkeeping requirements PLAY RECORDING For more information, please contact Chuck Simpson at Chuck Simpson, CSP CRIS Senior Risk Control Consultant, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Chuck is a respected HSE (health, safety, and environment) professional with more than 30 years of experience assisting companies with the implementation of risk management systems in a variety of industries. Prior to joining EPIC, Chuck served as President of Work Safe International …

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EPIC Adds Adam Terpstra as Principal

EPIC Boosts Commitment to Construction Industry Nationally EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Adam Terpstra has joined the firm. Terpstra will provide risk management and insurance solutions, with a particular focus on clients in the construction industry. His experience complements our company’s specialization and focus in the construction industry on a national basis, while bolstering our commitment to the construction industry in the southwest. He will leverage his background in the insurance and financial services industries, bringing to bear his 15+ years of experience. Terpstra joins …

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Impact Managed Care Optimization Team Virtual Happy Hour

… care in the workers’ compensation market, including what it should look like, how it should work, key objectives, how to achieve a successful strategy, and things to be aware of. Overall, it’s continuing to push the dialogue that one size does not fit all. Thursday, August 19 at  5:00 PM Central RSVP The EPIC Impact Managed Care Optimization Team We collaborate with organizations to provide independent oversight and management of managed care programs to deliver the best results. Our approach is proven to generate significant reductions in medical spending and improved medical outcomes for injured workers. Learn More

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