At a recent meeting of the NARFA Board, our Directors reviewed a significant eye injury that could have been prevented had the employee been wearing eye protection. According to the CDC, each day about 2000 U.S. workers have a [...]
Sorting through the many provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is difficult for anybody, so here are some ACA tips for small businesses; employers with fewer than 50 employees. Small businesses are being asked to do more with [...]
More than ever, we see extensive use of computers, television, tablets and smart phones. A report produced by The Vision Council says nearly 70% of U.S. adults experience some form of digital eye strain. Although 60% of adults spend more than [...]
It is warming up after a long winter...finally. Amid the desire to be outdoors, and continue working through the heat, it is important that your employees are safe and understand precautions for heat-related illnesses. Management should understand that proper safety precautions [...]
Last week, the IRS set the 2016 Health Savings Account contribution limits. While we don't usually associate the IRS with good news, they announced that they are raising the maximum allowable contribution to a family HSA account by $100 [...]
One of the most pressing topics over the past few years is the Affordable Care Act, and how it is going to affect small businesses. Since inception, small businesses are struggling with the health care law. Simply understanding the thousands [...]
We continue our safety tips with some important things to know about workplace incidents; interviewing techniques when investigating workplace incidents. Thousands of accidents occur in workplaces throughout the United States every day. While workplace safety is improving throughout the country, [...]
NARFA offers its members opportunities to earn money for staying healthy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Successful wellness programs like the NARFA Rewards Program offer employers the opportunity to curb healthcare costs, increase productivity, improve overall health, and raise [...]
April is National Workplace Violence Prevention Month. OSHA hopes to raise awareness by releasing updated guidance for healthcare and social service workers. In 2013, workers suffered more than 25,000 occupational assault injuries, most of which occurred in the healthcare [...]
Just in time for spring - Massachusetts drivers must use their headlights when using windshield wipers. This week (and certainly this month) is bringing a lot of rain to Massachusetts, and we wanted to highlight the new law pertaining [...]
