How does Public Act No. 24-19 impact Connecticut Home Care Agencies?

Public Act No. 24-19 impact Connecticut Home Care Agencies

Public Act No. 24-19, passed by Connecticut’s senate earlier in 2024, includes several provisions intended to protect and support these frontline workers in their line of duty. It also earmarked $6 million in ARP 9817 funding to lessen the financial burden on agencies enacting these in-home staff safety enhancements.

Complying with SB 553 – California’s new workplace violence prevention bill

Workplace Violence - Complying with Californian Regulations

Passed by the California Legislature on September 12, 2023, and enacted on July 1, 2024, Senate Bill 553 addresses the increasing incidents of workplace violence being reported across the state. If you operate in California, it’s important to understand how this bill changed compliance expectations for your business and adjust accordingly.

Protecting Your Data

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While data breaches are nothing new, the frequency of these events has increased significantly in recent years. With the increased focus on data protection and the threat of data breaches, it’s critical that we have measures in place to help prevent the occurrence of a breach. Read on to find out how we’re keeping your data safe and what you can do to help.

Lone Worker Policy

Lone Worker Policy with WorkSafe Guardian

Lone Worker Policy Table of Contents What is a Lone Worker Policy? To protect lone workers from applicable risks and hazards, it is crucial to have dedicated policies and procedures in place. A lone worker policy is a formal, written document that outlines the potential risks faced by lone workers, as well as the respective […]

Psychological Health and Safety​

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Psychological Health and Safety Table of Contents What are psychosocial hazards in the workplace? Safe Work Australia defines Psychosocial Hazards as anything that could cause psychological harm to someone.   This could include the following hazards: job demands low job control poor support lack of role clarity poor organisational change management inadequate reward and recognition […]

Workplace Culture

WSG Culture

Workplace Culture is essential because it is the personality of a business. For this reason, we decided on the values and vision that we wanted for WorkSafe Guardian as a team! Promoting and maintaining a positive and safe workplace is super important as it allows us to uphold our standards and keep kicking goals. Encompassing these elements into […]