March 13, 2019
AgencyBusiness Plan Resources for Craft Breweries
Your brewery may have its roots in your passion for craft beer, but in order to succeed as a business, you’re going to need more than that: you’re going to need a strong (and flexible) brewery business plan. Why “flexible?” Think of your brewery’s business plan as a “living document.” As your business grows and […]
February 20, 2019
AgencySeven Ways to Improve Medical Staff Safety
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more workers are injured in the healthcare and social assistance sector than any other.[1] Even more sobering, the industry has one of the highest rates of work-related injuries and illnesses, which can have many negative repercussions, including adversely impacting patient care, disrupting day-to-day-operations, lowering employee morale, […]
February 8, 2019
AgencyWorkplace Safety in Dental Offices
Like all businesses, dental and orthodontia practices are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to promote safe and healthy working conditions.[1] While there are currently no specific OSHA standards for the dental industry, there are numerous biological, chemical, physical and environmental risks in dental practices that are subject to OSHA requirements. In […]
January 23, 2019
AgencyCreating an Injury Risk Management Plan for Your Restaurant
Owning a restaurant can be a risky business, especially if potential workplace hazards are not identified and addressed. That’s why it is important for restaurateurs to have an injury risk management plan. More than just a safety or operations manual, an injury risk management plan is a document that predicts risks, estimates any potential impacts, and defines […]
January 9, 2019
AgencyProduct Recall Resources for Craft Breweries
Information provided by the Brewers Association While craft brewers strive to manufacture and ship the highest quality beer, which is in compliance with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and state regulations, it is possible for a product to enter the market that is mislabeled or could cause adverse health effects. Brewers […]
November 28, 2018
AgencyDesign and Construction of Brewery Quality Labs
Learn Basic Guidelines Information provided by the Brewers Association. Brewery labs do not have to be complex, but it is important to understand the implications of material, site, and equipment selection. Brewers, laboratory personnel and engineers can learn basic guidelines to consider when designing and constructing a laboratory for a new or existing brewery from the […]
November 14, 2018
AgencySafety Hazards in Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Of the nearly 3 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers[1] in 2016, 19,740 occurred in the food manufacturing industry[2]. Population growth puts unrelenting demands on the multi-billion-dollar food manufacturing industry and its workers. But as pressure to ramp up production increases, the industry cannot afford to neglect employee safety. Beyond […]
November 7, 2018
AgencyWhat is a Return-to-Work Program?
Every year, nearly three million workers experience a workplace injury or illness,[1] taking them away from work for an average of eight days[2]. When employees get sick or hurt on the job, workers’ compensation insurance helps them get the medical care they need and provides a portion of their lost wages while they recover. Unfortunately, […]
October 31, 2018
AgencyDoes Your Business Need Contamination Insurance?
Many businesses have products, supplies or even property elements prone to contamination. Whether you’re a retailer or a manufacturer, contamination is a serious expense. Before settling on business insurance, consider whether contamination insurance is right for you. The Hidden Costs of Contamination Contamination causes damage or loss of products. Therefore, it has many other expenses […]
October 24, 2018
AgencyTips for Restaurants on Sourcing More Local Distilleries
Join the American whiskey revolution Donna Hood Crecca is a Senior Director at Technomic, Inc. and offers suggestions of how to benefit from American whiskey’s popularity. According to Technomic, American whiskey is one of the most vibrant spirits categories right now. Straight American whiskey grew 5.2% in volume and 6.7% in dollars sales nationwide […]