Category Archives: 2014

Preventing Seasonal Influenza In The Workplace

WRITTEN BY GARY SMITH, APARTMENT BUILDING MANAGEMENT WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF INSURED FUND   Influenza is a contagious viral infection that attacks our respiratory system – the nose, throat and lungs. Commonly called the flu, it is not the same as … Continue reading

Posted in 2014, October 2014 | Comments Off on Preventing Seasonal Influenza In The Workplace

Staying Safe with Flammable Liquids

WRITTEN BY GARY SMITH, APARTMENT BUILDING MANAGEMENT WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF INSURED FUND Are there dangerous liquids lurking in your workplace? Some common liquids are known to be flammable, and this presents a danger for workers if the liquids are not … Continue reading

Posted in 2014, September 14 | Comments Off on Staying Safe with Flammable Liquids

Advocacy Update

Written by Forrest Wall, CAE, Staff Vice President and Industry Relations Supreme Court Rules on Rental Fee Case A court case involving a challenge to the City of Jackson’s rental property inspection fee has taken an interesting turn. After rulings … Continue reading

Posted in 2014, September 14 | Comments Off on Advocacy Update

Combatting Heat Stress

WRITTEN BY GARY SMITH, APARTMENT BUILDING MANAGEMENT WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF INSURED FUND According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), historically, from 1979-2003, excessive heat exposure caused 8,015 deaths in the United States. During this period, more people … Continue reading

Posted in 2014, August | Comments Off on Combatting Heat Stress

Advocacy Update

Written by Forrest Wall, CAE, Staff Vice President and Industry Relations Supreme Court Delivers Important Decision On June 10, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a ruling favorable to the rental property industry in a case of great importance. The case … Continue reading

Posted in 2014, August | Comments Off on Advocacy Update