Running a business often requires an owner to wear many hats. Understandably, some details of workplace safety get lost in the mix. One area that is commonly overlooked is fire safety. Many people know the basics: fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and emergency exits. However, there are a few items that go unnoticed. Learn how to check essential requirements off your fire safety list with Tim Beam, Missouri State Fire Marshal.

Have you ever been involved an incident that appeared to only be partially or completely not your fault? These situations can get complicated quickly. It can often become a he-said, she-said disagreement. Work comp insurance companies have tools and resources to help sort through the facts. When another party is liable for damage or injuries, an important process begins: subrogation. Learn what the subrogation process is and how it benefits employers with Michelle Palmer, Subrogation Manager at Missouri Employers Mutual.

Marijuana is more accessible than ever in Missouri. Residents can now purchase it for medical and recreational use. Cannabis in the workplace has significant implications. Learn practical ways to protect your business and your employees with Larry Lambert, General Counsel at Missouri Employers Mutual.

Machines are an essential to getting a job done in many industries. But this energized equipment holds unseen hazards, and it only takes one moment to change a life. Discover how a lockout/tagout (LOTO) program can differ between an efficient workday and a catastrophic incident with Rod Harvey, Director of Industrial Hygiene and Field Operations with RHP Risk Management.

Being tired on the job is nothing new for the average employee. But a fatigued employee can create liability for a business. But how do employers know when a worker has reached the tipping point - when being mentally and physically drained becomes dangerous? Learn how a new form of technology is bridging the gap with Jeff Akers and Jeff Sease, CEO and COO at Predictive Safety.

The WorkSAFE Podcast began in 2017 as a way to spread workplace safety and workers compensation information to a broad audience. Join us for a special anniversary episode where host Heather Carl and Marketing Content Strategist and podcast producer Alan Combs share our top five episodes and some hidden gems.

Insurance is something that provides protection against a possible eventuality. You can pay to insure just about anything you value: your home and health, even treasured possessions. Understand how a work comp policy protects your business with Christian DeLozier, Proactive Business Risk & Insurance Consultant for Mike Keith Insurance, Inc.

What does it take to produce the goods that feed a nation? Further, what happens when your livelihood depends on it? Stress and uncertainty are a part of daily life in the agriculture industry. Learn how farmers and ranchers can get the support they need with Dr. Tara Haskins, Total Farmer Health Director for AgriSafe.

The cost of goods and services is increasing, and buyers aren't the only ones affected. Businesses are also battling to maintain their bottom line. Understand how inflation impacts work comp and how claims costs are handled with Andy Ribaudo, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Missouri Employers Mutual, and Lyndi Barthel, Manager of Medical Services.

Getting employees to buy into safety can be a challenge for employers, no matter what industry they're in. But when you include them in the conversation, it isn't impossible. Learn how to use stories of risk and injury to fuel workplace change with Patrick Nelson, founder of Loyalty Point Leadership.