The 2023 RIMS Western Regional Conference is just around the corner. An array of risk and safety managers will come together October 4-6 to connect on all things risk management in Vail, Colorado. There will be many opportunities to engage with us at…
Frustration with the EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR) continues to mount among industry stakeholders over a lack of quick and economical regulatory approval processes. Since the inaction has resulted in s…
Responding to stakeholder concerns, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will establish a one-year stabilization period for the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) traceability requirements to ensure continuity of the supp…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to work through the redesign of its organizational structure into one unified Human Foods Program (HFP) and recently highlighted its dietary supplements program as a critical priority. In an upd…
Contributing experts: Jeff Byxbe, senior risk services consultant and Michael Dougherty, director, risk services As is expected for the tenure of a Democratic president, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (…
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicated that it plans to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking on automated driving systems (ADS) this fall. Simultaneously, several members of the U.S. House of Representatives are …
The Workers’ Compensation Institute (WCI) will celebrate the 77th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and 34th Safety & Health Conference in Orlando, Florida August 20-23. An array of stakeholders representing all facets of the indust…
In the world of risk management, serving the needs of public entities is often considered to be a distinct discipline. Yet, like their counterparts in the private sector, public entities employ people, own property, manage fleets of vehicles, maintai…
Have you seen the 2019 film “Dark Waters”? Starring Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and other Hollywood A-listers, the movie is based on the true story of an attorney’s 15-year fight for justice for the people of a small West Virginia town who for years …
Behind laboratory doors nationwide, groundbreaking genetic analyses and unprecedented technological advancements are changing healthcare as we know it. Genomic sequencing can enable scientists to stratify cancer, characterize genetic diseases and dev…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced a new national emphasis program to improve workplace safety in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers and high-risk retail establi…
Within the transportation and logistics arena, automotive fleet operators face unique and complex claims challenges related to cycle times, costs and safety. Whether serving a commercial leasing firm, corporate vehicle fleet, or trucking and transpor…
On July 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) and Office of Food Policy and Response (OFPR) released an updated list of draft and final guidance topics that will be a priority for the …
In tough economic times and a tight labour market, the opportunity to use unvetted contractors to undertake repairs can be enticing. However, homeowners, business owners, property managers and insurers must keep in mind that using lower-priced, unvet…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, but it has largely been unregulated to this point. The European Union is looking to change that with its proposed EU AI Act. The European Parliament took a major step forward in AI regulation at the beginni…