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Coronavirus Risk Management

We are all aware of the Coronavirus and the growing number of cases in the United States. As we see large organizations and industries responding, we would like to help our clients in a small way as you navigate uncertain times. We ask you to consider three things...

February 11, 2020

Compliance Bulletin: DOL Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2020

On Jan. 15, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its 2020 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws, including...

January 9, 2020

FMCSA to Double Random Drug Testing Rate for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers in 2020

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced Dec. 27 that it is...

December 16, 2019

Preparing for an OSHA Visit

What triggers an OSHA inspection? An OSHA inspection can be triggered by any of the following...

November 14, 2019

Work Comp Insights

The rising cost of claims presents a significant challenge for employers today. However, there is a simple strategy that can significantly reduce your claims costs: report all claims promptly.In fact, the sooner a claim is reported, the lower the cost is likely to be. Beyond cost, reporting claims promptly can help...

October 15, 2019

National Cyber Security Awareness Month

The frequency and severity of cyber attacks continues to grow, and businesses of all sizes should...

September 3, 2019

Preventing Distracted Driving

A recent study from the University of Minnesota found that talking on a cell phone while driving...

August 16, 2019

Introduction of our Vision Statement

From the creation of Dominion Risk Advisors in 2010, we have followed...

Service Line Coverage

You may have received letters from your local utilities (water and sewer authority or the power company) offering to...

The Building Blocks of a Safe Workplace

Building a comprehensive safety culture is the best way to reduce illnesses and injuries, and their associated costs. But creating such a culture...

DRA Hires Will Fralin as Insurance and Risk Advisor

Dominion Risk Advisors is pleased to announce that Will Fralin has joined the firm...

Homeowner Responsibilities for Utility Service Lines

You may have received letters from your local utilities (water and sewer authority or the power company) offering to...

Creating and Enforcing Safe Driving

Even if employers provide adequate training and oversight, drivers are effectively on their own when they’re out in the field. To help prevent distracted driving long after training is complete...

Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving

New technology can alert employers about potential distracted driving situations. Electronic logging devices use hours of service data to monitor how long truck drivers spend behind the wheel and the length of their rest periods. Additional software can monitor drivers using in-vehicle cameras and send signals when their heads nod or their eyes wander. There are also smartphone applications that shut off distractions when vehicles are moving.

Responding to Distracted Driving

Not only can distracted driving lead to increased exposures and expenses for your firm, but it can also result in major fines and penalties. Distracted driving is not just a concern for commercial fleets. In fact...

Types of Distracted Driving

For many commercial fleets, driver and public safety is atop priority, and organizations take great care to prevent...

October 17, 2018

Watch FCCI's "Fleet Safety" Driver Safety Video Series

We are delighted to present a new video series by FCCI’s Risk Control department.

October 17, 2018

Watch FCCI's "Safe Following Distances" Driver Safety Video Series

We are delighted to present a new video series by FCCI’s Risk Control department.

October 17, 2018

Watch FCCI's "Defensive Driving" Driver Safety Video Series

We are delighted to present a new video series by FCCI’s Risk Control department.

October 9, 2018

The FBI Urges Routers Reset to Prevent Malware Attack

Recently, researchers at Talos—a cyber intelligence unit of Cisco—warned consumers of malware (malicious software) that specifically targets networking devices. The malware.......

October 8, 2018

Watch FCCI's "Distracted Driving" Driver Safety Video Series

We are delighted to present a new video series by FCCI’s Risk Control department.

September 14, 2018

Hurricane and Flood Preparation

As you know, we are exposed to various potential disasters. This weekend, Hurricane Florence strengthened and has set a path that may impact the majority of our clients. We write to encourage you to prepare for this event and as a reminder for other potential disasters.

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