Work in Colorado

Weather-related “slip, trip and fall” injuries primary driver of workers’ comp claim frequency.

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Between chasing down-to-the-wire deadlines, covering for co-workers on vacation and attempting to

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Apprentices can provide unexpected benefits in your workplace.

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For most of us, the holidays equal food — sweet treats to share with neighbors and big meals that

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In 2020, the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC) is requiring interpreters to be certified in

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When daylight saving time (DST) ends on Nov. 3, most people will relish the one precious hour of

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With the holidays right around the corner, many Colorado landmarks are starting to promote their

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The answer may surprise you. Industrial hygienists are often asked if earbuds (in-ear headphones to

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Most leaders understand the importance of creating an emergency preparedness plan, which helps teams

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Along with students, Colorado's hardworking education workforce recently returned to school.

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Since the day she started her Thornton-based business in 2010, Christy Crook's two main challenges

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With unemployment in Colorado now below 3%, employers that only target one-half of the population

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Every month, Pinnacol CEO Phil Kalin reflects on the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation's

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In Colorado, which recently came in second for the most pet-friendly state in the country, every day

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

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You look after your workers’ safety at the office or on job sites by conducting fire drills and

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From high-level strategy to day-to-day operations, Pinnacol is committed to radically reimagining

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Think flexible work means working from home? Think again: Colorado workers care more about when they

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The future of work continues to expand beyond our wildest imaginations. Consider that in 2009 you

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The world of work is changing at light speed. As a result, 35 percent of Colorado workers say they

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Mentors can be the key to a successful career. In fact, a study from Olivet Nazarene University

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The arrival of 5G this year will mean improved internet connectivity, more robust mobile

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When it comes to the future of work, diversity isn't an option — it's a necessity. However, many

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It’s National Safety Month – and there’s no better time to review the safety news and resources that

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Get the latest injury trends and young worker safety strategies. As teenagers across Colorado enter

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The latest enhancement to Pinnacol Assurance’s Injured Worker Portal makes it easier for injured

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Every month, Pinnacol CEO Phil Kalin reflects on the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation's

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Everyone feels stress. We begin each day with a never-ending to-do list — get the kids to school, go

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Have you heard the news? Your new paperless experience from Pinnacol is on its way. Starting June 1

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Wage theft has long been a concern in Colorado. A new law passed in this latest legislative session

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The Colorado Dept. of Labor & Employment (CDLE) has launched a new campaign to educate employers and

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Seven years after Colorado legalized full recreational use, the state’s cannabis industry is still

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Working in the construction industry is inherently dangerous; it’s standard for employees to work at

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Colorado’s low unemployment rate, which has prompted a labor shortage across many industries, could

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You may have already seen the forecast: It’s going to be a wet spring in Colorado. Above-normal

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During the 2014 legislative session, Colorado lawmakers passed House Bill 1383, which increases from

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When you think of workplace violence, you may envision a disgruntled ex-employee returning to their

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Excerpted from The Denver Post (Aldo Svaldi), March 13, 2019 Avalanches aren’t the only things casc

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Are a growing number of your workers punching in from home? You are not alone. Colorado has the

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For the fourth year in a row, Pinnacol is distributing general dividend checks to employers in every

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You never know when a heart attack or stroke may strike. Every year, 10,000 Americans have heart

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If you’re in Denver, you’ve probably noticed the increasing numbers of dockless electronic scooters

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Each new year brings new resolve to “get healthy.” Maybe you’ve pledged to hit the gym or go to bed

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Every month, Pinnacol CEO Phil Kalin reflects on the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation's

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Six years have passed since Coloradans voted to legalize recreational marijuana use, but many are

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Protecting your business is our focus. Naturally, this means every safety and health topic is

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We’ve updated our Injured Worker Portal to provide better value to injured workers. Pinnacol’s

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When you think of OSHA compliance, hazard communication (HazCom) may not be the first thing that

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Some small business owners are hiring ghosts. How so? Instead of signing up for legitimate workers'

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The “most wonderful time of the year” doesn’t feel that way to everyone. While the holidays often

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As you unearth your holiday decorations this month, you may also pull out a piece of equipment you

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Musculoskeletal disorders sound serious, so you might expect to see them most in physically

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With autumn’s changing leaves and our first snow of the year already gone, it may feel like

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Businesses in every industry are using digital technology to change the standards of customer

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For some students, continuing their education after high school isn’t guaranteed. It’s not a lack of

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Some employers see investment in workplace safety as just another on a long list of expenses. But

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In addition to winterizing your work vehicles, you should encourage your employees to get their

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The calendar says October, but already parts of Colorado, including Denver, are expecting the first

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As daylight savings time comes to an end and the days grow shorter, we’re reminded that soon, Nov. 4

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Smart cities are all about deploying technology to deliver services in urban areas more efficiently

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When it comes to on-the-job safety training, there is perhaps no one better than Pinnacol Safety

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2017 was a dramatic year for the nation. Between Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria, which devastated

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Anni didn’t believe things could get much worse. Her husband, a 21-year military veteran, suffered a

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Pinnacol data pinpoints type, timing and rate of injuries in Colorado. Whether you provide

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The Metro Denver business environment is experiencing remarkable growth of blockchain, and it's

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Did you know that most active shooter cases take place at businesses? While school shootings

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It’s 7:30 a.m. and you’ve yet to leave the house. After rushing to get the lunches packed and the

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To say that restaurants are a fast-paced work environment would be an understatement. Keeping plates

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Colorado’s agricultural industry is a powerhouse, contributing more than $41 billion to the state’s

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According to the National Safety Council, 228,647 Americans were killed or injured by slips, trips

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Keeping the workplace as safe as possible should be a top priority for all employers. But accidents

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Pinnacol provides a library of resources to help our customers keep workers safe, but it’s up to you

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When an injury happens in the workplace, it can be a stressful situation for everyone involved. The

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Like the Colorado landscape that features jagged mountain peaks, red-rock mesas and endless prairie,

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With the rising cost of college, paying for higher education is only getting more difficult for

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We tend to think of employee safety as an at-work issue. But what about the time your workers spend

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We usually think of safety as an at-work issue. But what about the time your employees spend on the

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We usually think of safety as an at-work issue. But what about the time your employees spend on the

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While Colorado’s construction industry is experiencing impressive growth the state is also

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Wildfire season is in full swing in Colorado. Several have raged across the state, prompting

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In March, OSHA delayed implementation of the new and highly anticipated guidelines governing

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Online. Self-serve. Mobile-friendly. Responsive. Fast. Priced right. These are the characteristics

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Colorado workers’ compensation laws were passed in 1915, but many business owners are unaware of the

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Every month, Pinnacol CEO Phil Kalin reflects on the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation's

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Pinnacol is proud to announce a successful audit by the DOWC, with better results than ever before,

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Wildfires spread fast. They move at a pace of up to 12.5 miles per hour, and they cause a staggering

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The start of summer marks a new season and is the perfect opportunity to refresh your company’s

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The 2018 legislative session adjourned May 9. While more than 700 bills were introduced, it was a

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Eliminating the phrase “accidents happen” from your vocabulary and saying instead, “accidents are

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Colorado business leaders need to watch the horizon to develop strategies that will help them thrive

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Do you make Pinnacol policy payments through sites like Doxo.com? If so, you should be aware of a

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Shortness of breath, unexplained coughing, fatigue, weight loss, fever and night sweat—these are the

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Medical treatment and healthcare services are unique in workers’ compensation. Instead of sending

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Well-rested workers make safe workers. Unfortunately, Daylight Saving Time and a change in season

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Email alerts are an easy and convenient way for you to stay informed about policy and claims

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Something good is coming to most of our customers’ mailboxes at the end of March. For the third year

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Grease splatters. Chemical spills. Car fires. A welding project gone terribly wrong. Burns resulting

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When someone experiences a cardiac arrest at your workplace, the difference between life and death

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The combination of insurance and technology is a relatively new phenomenon, but it's found fertile

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