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‘FIGHT THE BITE’: AUGUST RAINS BRING RISK OF MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESSES. PHOENIX – Arizona’s wettest month is upon us, but rain won’t be the only thing that arrives with these August monsoon storms. Standing rainwater provides optimum breeding conditions for mosquitoes, which have the potential to cause serious illnesses, including the West Nile Summer in Arizona means only one thing — temperatures are on the rise. Working outdoors in the summer heat without proper precautions can be excruciating, and oftentimes, life-threatening. Every year, thousands of workers become sick from occupational heat exposure, and some even die. Yet, we rely on outdoor workers in the construction, agriculture, transportation and emergency response industries all year Arizona opioid-related deaths have reached alarming heights, prompting Gov. Doug Ducey to declare a public health emergency. The Arizona (ADHS) reported more than 790 deaths, or two people every day, died from an opioid overdose in 2016. The trend shows a startling increase It’s a startling new reality. Cyber security attacks, which cause billions of dollars in losses every year, are on the rise. With more sophisticated, professional hackers aiming to disrupt a global brand, country or even an individual consumer shopping at their favorite store, shipping a package or doing their online banking, no one is immune. Although medical records are today’s main cyber security commodity due to the vast Continue reading → If a disaster strikes your company, affects your employees and impacts the bottom line, will you be prepared? Although workplace disasters are usually few and far between, they can range from minor to catastrophic, oftentimes with significant consequences. Today, some of the most common workplace disasters include: Employers would be wise to be prepared for these types of disasters by having a written safety plan in place. Safety plans, also known as According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), one-third of all employee injury and illness cases are muscu*oskeletal disorders (MSDs)