Acrisure Risk Resources

Meet Mercedes Nelson 👋 We are excited to introduce you to Mercedes Nelson, one of our dedicated Acrisure Risk Advisors. Extensive experience helping clients manage risk, Mercedes is an invaluable asset to our clients, providing strategic insights and tailored solutions to protect your business and enhance its resilience. Role: VP, Risk Management – Southeast Region & Caribbean 🌴 Experience: 28 years 🏆 Expertise: Hospitality 🏨 International Clients (Caribbean) 🌍 Gaming (Casino) 🎰 Retail 🛍️ Food and Beverage 🍽️ Residential (Luxury Condos) 🏢 Marine (Yachts) ⛵ Watersports (Waterpark) 🌊 Aircraft (Private Jet Charters) ✈️ Fine Art 🖼️ Global Travel (Safety) 🌐 Tourism Sustainability ♻️ Certifications: Associate of Risk Management (ARM) 📜 International Gaming License 🎲 Preferred by Nature Certification – Sustainable Travel Program 🌿 Fun Fact: Mercedes lived and worked for five years in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, serving under the visionary hotelier Graeme Davis as the Executive Corporate Director – Risk Management for Baha Mar, a luxury, $4.2-billion-dollar mega resort with a waterpark. 🌴🏨 We asked Mercedes: What inspired you to become a risk advisor?  I wanted to help organizations create spectacular experiences and memorable resort destinations. It’s about creating intangible guest connections. As designer Philippe Starck said: “A great hotel combines intelligence, culture, efficiency, comfort, and a touch of poetry.” 🌟 What’s one piece of advice you always give your clients?  Remember: Enterprise Risk Management can be innovative and sustainable. It is a complement to maximizing growth opportunities, building dynamic organizations, and pursuing global ventures. 🌱🌎 Reach out to Acrisure to learn how our Risk Advisors like Mercedes Nelson can help you manage risk, take control of your insurance costs, and build your bottom line.

An organization can cause safety failures. When a safety failure happens in your organization, it's crucial to dig deep. Too often, investigations halt after scrutinizing the conduct of the individuals involved. But that's not enough. What systemic issues might have contributed?   Take a step back and examine both individual and organizational factors. For instance: ☑ Were employees properly trained? ☑ Are your processes understandable?  ☑ Were processes clearly communicated? ☑ Were previous instances or close calls addressed and communicated? ☑ Were your employees facing undue pressure to rush in order to complete a task? ☑ Are employees encouraged and expected to speak up if they see an unsafe condition?   Contact us to find out how Acrisure risk advisors can help you manage risk through effective post-incident and process reviews.   #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceSafety #RiskManagement

OSHA Updates to the Animal Slaughtering and Processing industry.   A new OSHA memorandum provides updated guidance for inspections in all animal slaughtering and processing establishments (NAICS 3116), expanding beyond previous rules that focused only on poultry processing. OSHA broadened its scope due to the industry's high injury and illness rates, aiming to reduce these risks through enforcement, compliance assistance, and outreach.   Under this new memorandum, all programmed and unprogrammed inspections in NAICS 3116 shall cover the focus hazards associated with the list below, in accordance with the FOM: Sanitation and Cleanup Operations Ergonomics/Musculoskeletal Disorders Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)/Payment for PPE Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Machine Guarding Slips, Trips, and Falls Process Safety Management - Ammonia Chemical hazards -Hazards -Ammonia, Chlorine, Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen (gas & liquid) Occupational Noise Egress and Blocked Exits Recordkeeping   For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gf87VGAn.   Reach out to your Acrisure risk advisor for more information and to discuss how this might affect your organization. Photo credit: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Safety: An investment with countless potential bottom-line benefits! Committing to a culture of safety excellence is a strategic decision that helps build your bottom line and can be a low cost, high return investment. By prioritizing safety excellence, your organization may experience benefits that include:  ☑ Improved profitability and productivity ☑ Favorable insurance rates ☑ Better employee morale ☑ Greater customer satisfaction ☑ Less time cleaning up the mess – more time building the business ☑ Lower risk of fines, fees and audits Contact Acrisure to help you establish a safety culture that will help you effectively manage risk and build your company’s performance and bottom line. #SafetyCulture #BusinessGrowth #WorkplaceSafety #RiskManagement

🔥 Less Than 24 Hours to Go! 🔥 We're just a day away from this year's De-Riskathon! Join us to kick off the series with an inspiring keynote presentation on Evolved Leadership by Mike Sarraille. This marks the beginning of an exciting 3-day journey filled with invaluable insights and discussions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and enhance your risk management strategies. 👉 Register today at www.deriskathon.com Acrisure #DeRiskathon #Leadership #RiskManagement #FinalCountdown

We'd like to welcome our last set of speakers for the upcoming De-Riskathon, Jason Russell, Brian Fielkow, and Lisa M. Battaglia. These seasoned professionals will be covering essential topics to help you lead a safer, more effective workplace: 🛠️ Jason Russell will dive into De-Escalation Tactics in the workplace—vital for creating a secure and conflict-free environment. 🛠️ Brian Fielkow will share insights on Leading People Safely, exploring how leadership can foster a culture of safety and care. 🛠️ Lisa Battaglia will discuss Achieving Safety Through Strategic Marketing—an innovative approach to align safety with business goals and communication strategies. 📅 When: October 15-17, 2024 🌐 Where: 100% Online Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights on risk management, safety leadership, and more. 👉 Register today at www.deriskathon.com! #DeRiskathon #WorkplaceSafety #RiskManagement #SafetyLeadership Acrisure

Our EVP/Risk Resources Brian Fielkow presented Roadmap to Fleet Safety to Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). He laid out 5 key stops on the neverending journey to safety excellence. It’s is our mission to help clients develop tools and strategies to effectively manage risk.

Meet Casey McClain, CSP, WVTS 👋 We are excited to introduce you to Casey McClain, one of our dedicated Acrisure Risk Advisors. With an extensive background in safety and health management, Casey is committed to helping clients proactively mitigate risk. 👨💼 Role: Risk Manager, Acrisure - New England 📅 Experience: 30 years in operations safety and health management, 3 years in the insurance industry, and serves as the Vice Chair for Clinton County, New York Emergency Planning Committee, and Chairman of the Northern Adirondack Safety and Health Council 🔑 Expertise: health and safety, workplace violence protection, emergency planning, development for onboarding new environmental and safety positions, OSHA, ergonomics 📜 Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Workplace Violence and Threat Specialist (WVTS) 🎉 Fun Fact: Casey has been playing golf 🏌️♂️ since he was 5 years old, and his best round was an 8 under par! ⛳️ We asked Casey: What inspired you to become a risk advisor? 💬 “Being a successful risk advisor means getting to know your clients and everything about their business. I am a people person and enjoy engaging with others, so I wanted to use my skills in safety and health management to support organizations in their quest to become safer and more productive.” What’s one piece of advice you always give your clients? 💡 “Invite your risk advisor in. Our role is to ask the right questions to help you become better, so don’t be shy about sharing everything about your business. The more I know, the better I can support my clients. Transparency is important.” 👉 Reach out to Acrisure to learn how our Risk Advisors like Casey can help you manage risk, take control of your insurance costs, and build your bottom line. 

Do you know what types of incidents must be reported to OSHA and the specific timeframes for each? It's crucial for all employers to be aware of these requirements to ensure compliance and maintain a safe working environment. Knowing what incidents need to be reported and when can help you respond promptly and effectively in the event of a workplace accident or injury. Reportable Events: • Fatalities: Must be reported within 8 hours (if occurring within 30 days of the incident). • Hospitalizations, Amputations, Eye Loss: Must be reported within 24 hours of learning about it. All employers under OSHA jurisdiction must report these incidents, even those exempt from routine record-keeping. Stay informed about exceptions and state-specific reporting requirements to ensure compliance and workplace safety: https://lnkd.in/gcjB4zYs, and access the reporting page: https://lnkd.in/gik7Zk74. Be sure you are aware of applicable state reporting requirements as well. If you have questions, contact your attorney or an Acrisure risk advisor immediately! #OSHACompliance #WorkplaceSafety #AcrisureRiskAdvisor #StayInformed

🚨 One Week to Go! 🚨 We’re just 7 days away from The De-Riskathon, and we’re excited to announce some incredible speakers who will be diving deep into Construction Risks: 🛠️ Jim Untiedt, CPCU, ARM, CRIS will discuss OCIP (Owner Controlled Insurance Program) issues and key risks for subcontractors. 🛠️ Aaron Sibenac, CSP and Kyle Meinert will address common safety mistakes construction companies make—and how to avoid them! 📅 When: October 15-17, 2024 🌐 Where: 100% Online During the event, you’ll gain actionable insights on how to: ☑ Lead a better construction company ☑ Build a culture of safety & accountability ☑ Reduce your cost of risk ☑ Avoid job-site mistakes ☑ Manage claims more effectively 👉 Register Today at www.deriskathon.com Acrisure #ConstructionSafety #RiskManagement #DeRiskathon #SafetyCulture