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Colorado workers should "Know Their Flow" to combat heat illness

Colorado summer months bring hazards like dehydration and heat illness. But you can stay safe by monitoring a vital indicator: the color of your urine.

Pinnacol celebrates women in construction week and highlights workplace safety strategies

Pinnacol Assurance is celebrating Women in Construction Week and emphasizing the importance of workplace safety for women in the industry.

How to help someone having a stroke or heart attack at work

Learn how to recognize and respond to signs of a stroke at work.

Why do I need workers’ compensation?

Why are Colorado employers required to buy workers’ compensation coverage? In a word: Compromise.

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Insurance fraud: 6 tips to protect your business

Insurance fraud: 6 tips to protect your business

Producing a fraudulent certificate of insurance is a serious offense—in fact, it’s a class 5 felony.

5 Workplace Safety Resolutions for 2025

5 Workplace Safety Resolutions for 2025

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

Policy Audit: 3 things Colorado employers should know

Policy Audit: 3 things Colorado employers should know

Although in many circumstances the word "audit" has a negative connotation, in the workers’ compensation world, it's a simple and normal process.

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

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?

How does workers’ comp work?

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

Workers' comp for out-of-state employees

Workers' comp for out-of-state employees

If you have Colorado employees working out of state, you may need to make changes to you policy.

Colorado restaurant workers receive Spanish-language safety training

Colorado restaurant workers receive Spanish-language safety training

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

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.

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