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5 Workplace Safety Resolutions for 2025

A new year is the perfect time for employers to set intentions for a safer and healthier workplace.

Workman's comp vs workers' comp: what's the difference?

"Workman's comp" vs. "workers' comp"—what's what and which do you need? Learn the key differences.

How does workers’ comp work?

Designed to protect both employers and their employees, workers’ compensation is a Colorado requirement.

Colorado restaurant workers receive Spanish-language safety training

Pinnacol provided free Spanish-language training to address the safety needs of restaurant workers.

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Workers' comp exemption: Who qualifies?

Workers' comp exemption: Who qualifies?

Discover what a workers' comp exemption is and qualifying requirements for Colorado exemption.

Nurse case management: A team approach for better care

Nurse case management: A team approach for better care

Pinnacol’s nurse case managers provide proactive care, reducing costs and improving outcomes.

Does my independent contractor have workers’ comp coverage?

Does my independent contractor have workers’ comp coverage?

Confirm your subcontractor has workers' compensation coverage with a few clicks of the mouse.

Step-by-step guide to vehicle safety: Tips from Pinnacol Assurance and JFW Trucking

Step-by-step guide to vehicle safety: Tips from Pinnacol Assurance and JFW Trucking

Workplace safety is a top priority for any company, but the risks employees face while driving are often overlooked.

Policyholder Spotlight: Beau Jo’s Mountain Pies

Policyholder Spotlight: Beau Jo’s Mountain Pies

Find out how the iconic Beau Jo’s turns out mouthwatering pizza and a strong workplace culture.

Pinnacol Foundation scholar Diego Gonzales

Pinnacol Foundation scholar Diego Gonzales

Locked out of the registration process due to an outstanding tuition balance, Diego Gonzales was unsure if he’d be able to continue attending college.

Why summer driving is dangerous for Colorado workers

Why summer driving is dangerous for Colorado workers

Most people assume that snowy conditions make winter the most dangerous time to drive.

How to create an effective hazard communication program

How to create an effective hazard communication program

An effective hazard communication program can help reduce workplace risks and chances of injury.

Workers’ comp 101: Intoxication and injury at work

Workers’ comp 101: Intoxication and injury at work

A closer look at the essential information about injuries at work resulting from intoxication.

4 types of workplace violence and their causes

4 types of workplace violence and their causes

Workplace violence wreaks havoc on businesses. It can cause property damage and financial loss, emotional trauma and stress, and even injuries and death.

NCCI's verification tool: Confirm subcontractor's coverage

NCCI's verification tool: Confirm subcontractor's coverage

Learn about NCCI’s new, free verification tool that helps verify subcontractors’ insurance status.

Marijuana and Colorado workers' compensation

Marijuana and Colorado workers' compensation

What employers should know about marijuana and Colorado workers' compensation.

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