Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division

Internship programs are an excellent way to acquire new skills and gain exposure to the complex insurance industry. We recently participated in Foundation Risk Partners' training, sharing our expertise in workers compensation with their talented interns. This collaboration was invaluable, and we are grateful for the chance to contribute to their professional development. Thank you for the opportunity to work with such promising individuals. #WeAreBHHC #Internships #Partnerships #WorkersCompensation

Say hello to our 13 new BHHC Underwriters. The class of 2024 is ready to make their mark and get to work after wrapping up training in our Walnut Creek offices. Who says 13 isn't a lucky number?! We're loving their energy, fresh ideas and innovative spirit. Welcome to #teamBHHC. #WeAreBHHC #WorkersCompensation #Lucky13

Yesterday's open-house event was a great success, and we were delighted to welcome Gallagher to our beautiful new office in Walnut Creek, including BHHC Studio WC, our new in-house filming and recording suite! Thank you to our guests for taking the time to visit and toast our partnership and updated space. #WeAreBHHC #workerscompensation

📢 Attention California Employers! 📢  California's new Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment regulation https://lnkd.in/gMNSPJUj is in effect to safeguard indoor workforces from heat illness. 🌡️ Key Highlights: 1️⃣ Applies to most indoor workplaces like restaurants, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities. 2️⃣ Regulations apply when an indoor workplace reaches 82°F, including employers providing water, rest, and cool-down areas. 3️⃣ Additional measures apply when workplaces reach 87°F, such as cooling the work area and work-rest schedules. Ensuring your workplace complies with these regulations is crucial for your employees' safety and your business's compliance. Have questions about how to enhance your heat illness prevention plan? Reach out to our loss control team directly at losscontrol@bhhc.com. Learn more about the formal announcement from Cal/OSHA here: https://lnkd.in/gHkMR6Z7  #WeAreBHHC #WorkersCompensation #WorkplaceSafety #HeatProtection #CalOSHA #EmployeeWellness #Compliance

Big news! We are excited to announce that Marjorie Davies Hutchings has joined Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) as our new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Learn more about Marj in our press release https://lnkd.in/gHsWwMQv and why she's such a great fit for our company. Welcome to the #teamBHHC. #WeAreBHHC #InformationTechnology #WorkersCompensation

Happy Insurance Nerd Day! Today, we celebrate the passion, dedication, and expertise of all the outstanding professionals in the insurance industry. From underwriters and claims adjusters to loss control consultants, marketing managers, and agents, your work ensures that policyholders and their employees are protected when they need it most. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to making the world safer. Happy Insurance Nerd Day to all insurance enthusiasts! #WeAreBHHC #InsuranceNerdDay #InsuranceProfessionals #DebunkTheMyths #InsuranceIndustry #WorkComp Let's take a moment to debunk some common misconceptions and shine a light on the incredible work happening in our field. What do you think is the biggest myth about insurance? 🤔 Join our poll and share your thoughts below! 

We were all smiles hosting the Arthur J Gallagher & Co. Ins. intern class at Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division last week! Investing in interns' education about the insurance industry and exposing them to career opportunities is a top priority for us, and these bright students gained valuable insights into the multifaceted world of Workers Compensation, covering everything from marketing and underwriting to client service, claims, and loss control. #WeAreBHHC #workcomp #interns #teamBHHC

Preventing Heat-Related Injuries in the Construction Industry ☀️🔨 According to Cal/OSHA https://lnkd.in/gAzEYNQ 52% of workers who experienced heat-related injuries died, and 42% required a hospital stay of at least 24 hours. Heat illness is a severe medical condition resulting from the body’s inability to cope with a particular heat load, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat syncope, and heat stroke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that between 1992 and 2016, 285 construction workers died from heat-related injuries, which is more than a third of all U.S. occupational deaths from heat exposure. Approximately 75% of these fatalities occurred during June, July, and August. 📋 Develop a Plan Heat conditions in the construction industry can change rapidly. Adjusting heat stress control is crucial to prevent heat illness. 1️⃣ Employers should designate an individual at each job site to monitor conditions and implement the company’s heat plan when appropriate. 2️⃣ They should encourage their workers to take appropriate rest breaks to cool down and hydrate. 3️⃣ Encourage workers to wear light-colored, breathable clothing. 4️⃣ Schedule labor-intensive parts of the job for cooler workday times. 5️⃣ Provide water and shaded areas for rest.  Implementing these strategies into your heat illness prevention plan will help you monitor your employees’ well-being during extreme heat. Interested in enhancing your high-heat procedures? Our loss control consultants are here to help! They will guide you in implementing and developing your high-heat procedures (heat index of 95°F or higher, 35°C) and train your supervisors so they know how to respond to an extreme heat event. 📘 Available Resources & Support  As part of our commitment to workplace safety and recognition of Extreme Heat Illness Awareness Month, our policyholders have exclusive access to several resources to keep themselves and their workforce safe. Visit our https://lnkd.in/gWc3g-KK to log in and view helpful extreme heat prevention tools and articles.  Our expert Loss Control Consultants are here to provide educational resources, enhance and develop your heat illness prevention plans and answer any questions. Email our loss control team directly at losscontrol@bhhc.com. #WeAreBHHC #LossControl #HeatAwareness #HeatSafety #Construction #WorkplaceSafety #ExtremeHeat

Since 1941, the Fourth of July has been honored as a federal holiday. It marks the moment on July 2, 1776, when the Continental Congress voted for independence, and just two days later, the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, penned by Thomas Jefferson. Today, we pause to honor our nation's independence and reflect on the sacrifices made by our fallen heroes and those who continue to serve and protect us. Their bravery and dedication are etched in our history and hearts forever. Wishing everyone a joyful and safe Fourth of July! #WeAreBHHC #ServiceAndSacrifice #MilitaryAppreciation #FourthofJuly #IndependenceDay

July is Extreme Heat Awareness Month! ☀️ Did you know heat is the leading cause of death among hazardous weather conditions in the U.S.? From 2011 to 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 33,890 heat-related work injuries and illnesses were reported, many of which were preventable. 📝 Prevention is Key Employers should implement a heat illness prevention program and ensure workers know what to do if someone shows signs of heat illness. Ready to develop or enhance your high heat procedures? BHHC loss control consultants are here to help! They will guide you in implementing and developing your high heat procedures and provide training to your supervisors, so they know how to respond in an extreme heat event. 🔥 What Makes a "Hot" Work Site? Factors include high air and surface temperatures, humidity, and low air movement. Workers in such environments need proper training and acclimatization to stay safe. Supervisors should recognize "hot" job conditions and provide heat-stress training covering risk, prevention, symptoms, monitoring, treatment, and personal protective equipment. The goal is to keep workers' body core temperatures from 🌡️ rising above 100°F (38°C). Here are some tips to stay safe during extreme heat: https://lnkd.in/gafkx2FF. 📣 Resources Policyholders have exclusive access to resources and can visit the Safety Center https://lnkd.in/gzz5fNxB to log in and view helpful extreme heat prevention articles and tools. 🆕 OSHA Notice OSHA is issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. This significant step toward a federal heat standard aims to protect workers across all industries. The proposed standard would require employers to create a plan to evaluate and control heat hazards in their workplace. The unofficial version of the proposed rule for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings with the regulatory text, background, health effects, risk assessment, proposed requirements, economic analysis, technological feasibility is available here. https://lnkd.in/g3i_CRZM. The official version will be published in the Federal Register soon. 👉 Support Expert BHHC Loss Control Consultants are here to provide educational resources, enhance and develop your heat illness prevention plans, and collaborate with your managers and supervisors to deliver tailored training to recognize the signs of heat-related illness. Email our loss control team directly at losscontrol@bhhc.com to get started and #beattheheat. Stay cool and safe! Remember to take breaks, hydrate, and use cooling measures. 🌞👷♂️💪 #WeAreBHHC #LossControl #HeatAwareness #StayCool #WorkplaceSafety #HeatSafety #ExtremeHeat