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As risk professionals, we have a unique view of the interconnected risks facing our organizations. One of the ways our organizations can benefit from our holistic view of risks is when we use our established communication platforms and relationships to support others in the organization who are managing risks.

Today, around 20% of days of missed work are due to sprains and strains that happen as a result of poor workplace design. Companies and public sector organizations that consider their employees’ work environment and how it can affect health and efficiency — known as ergonomics — can potentially reduce workplace injuries.

The purpose of most actuarial methods is to estimate ultimate losses, or total losses, for a particular accident period. Once an estimate of the ultimate losses is determined, outstanding losses or required reserves are easily calculated by subtracting the paid losses from these total losses.

Until a much larger percent of the population is vaccinated, wearing a mask remains one of the most effective things that government employees can do to protect themselves and their loved ones. Now is a good time to remind employees to be sure their masks are meeting all of CDC’s recommendations.

Medical marijuana use continues to be a point of controversy, both in the medical and legal communities. In order to understand why, we need to clearly distinguish between two different issues…