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Observations vs. Mobile Forms: Choosing the Right SafetyOne™ Tool
Author, Alyssa Burley, Partner, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
As organizations replace manual safety processes with the SafetyOne™ platform, one of the first decisions administrators face is determining whether a process should be managed as a Safety Observation or a Mobile Form.
Your Dashboards and AI Tools Are Only as Good as Your Data
Author, Alyssa Burley, Partner, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
As businesses continue to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools and data analytics, the quality of the information entered into applications like Rancho Mesa’s proprietary SafetyOne™ Platform has become increasingly important.
Strategies to Help Contractors Reduce Insurance Costs
Author, Casey Craig, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Rising insurance costs in California continue to put pressure on contractors. While many companies focus on finding lower premiums, the most effective way to control insurance costs is to reduce risk before claims occur.
Construction Risk Management in Action: Century Painting Making Safety A Priority
Author, Kevin Howard, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
StudioOne™’s Episode 603 was packed with safety knowledge as I had the opportunity to interview and spotlight Rancho Mesa’s long time client, Century Painting Corp.
SafetyOne Year-End Report: Updates and Innovation in Risk Management for 2025
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Rancho Mesa is always working to make prioritizing safety as easy as possible for our clients. Using our SafetyOne™ platform is one of the ways our clients can streamline safety training, reporting, and documentation. In 2025, we worked closely with developers to improve cross-platform features on both the SafetyOne website and mobile app, to help our users save time and generate better results.
How Rancho Mesa’s Risk Control Consultant Improves Client Safety
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Rancho Mesa is continually exploring new ways to support our clients’ risk management goals, and a key step we’ve taken is adding a Risk Control Consultant to our team.
Understanding the Three Deadliest Hazards in Tree Care
Author, Rory Anderson, Partner, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Tree care remains one of the most hazardous professions in the country. Whether crews are pruning, removing hazardous trees, clearing storm damage, or performing routine maintenance, the work demands planning, precision, and strong safety practices. Despite ongoing improvements in training and equipment, three accident types continue to cause serious injuries and fatalities: falls, electrical contact, and struck by incidents.
Dealing with Employees Who Post Slanderous Videos Online
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
With today’s widespread use of social media, false or damaging claims from a current or former employee can pose serious risks to a company’s reputation. Slanderous online content can include text, videos, or images posted to social media platforms or blog sites that falsely accuse an employer of actions that can damage an individual’s reputation or the reputation of a company.
Success Soars with SafetyOne™: Improve Workplace Safety and Lower Costs
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
In today’s complex insurance environment, workplace safety is not just a regulatory requirement, it’s a necessary strategy to keep employees safe and costs low.
Using Rancho Mesa Resources for Return-to-Work Programs
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Avoiding injuries on the job should be every employers goal but despite their best efforts, injuries can still happen. If an employee’s ability to work is limited for an extended amount of time, that employee could be at risk of leaving their job or dropping out of the labor force entirely. Return-to-work programs are essential in managing the impact of work-related injuries or illnesses, and to help your employees successfully reintegrate to the workplace.
Creating a Standard Operating Procedure for Work-Related Incidents
Author, Drew Garcia, Vice President, Landscape Group, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
In order to improve a process, there needs to be a baseline. When it comes to tracking, reporting, and following through on a work-related incident, injury or illness, creating a standard operating procedure (SOP) sets the foundation. Flow charts can help all stakeholders better visualize the process and show potential next steps based on yes/no questions. This type of operating procedure also shows the duties and obligations for the individual employee, supervisor, human resources personnel and safety manager that is involved.
Risk Management and Contract Strategies to Protect Your Landscape Business
In this second episode of a special two-part series, Landscape Group Vice President Drew Garcia, is joined by Josh Ferguson, attorney with Freeman Mathis & Gary, to discuss contract strategies and risk mitigation for slip and fall incidents.
Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: A Workplace Safety Guide
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Some of the most catastrophic fires in California history are currently burning in Los Angeles, and 2024 saw no shortage of other extreme weather, from flooding in the Northeast to record-breaking heat in the Southwest.
Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Slip and Fall Preparedness
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
With winter fast approaching, it’s important that employees are prepared to handle potential hazards caused by the change in weather. Slip and fall prevention is essential for any businesses operating in areas where employees will encounter rain, ice, and snow during the workday.
OSHA Tips to Protect Workers During the Holiday Season
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
As the holiday season approaches, many businesses will experience an increase in demand that can put an extra strain on a workplace and its employees. The surge in work often means more safety challenges for an employer. To deal with the additional strain, employers may be hiring new or seasonal employees, bringing in additional volunteers, and/or expanding their hours. Despite these changes, safety should still remain a top priority.
Cal/OSHA Releases Top Safety Citations for 2024
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released its Top 10 List of Most Frequently Cited Standards for fiscal year 2024. Each year, OSHA compiles a list of the most common workplace safety hazards. Understanding these new numbers can provide insight for employers on potential safety issues within their organizations. While OSHA’s list includes the top ten citations, we will focus on the top five critical violations.
Navigating Halloween Costumes and Celebrations in the Workplace
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Halloween is right around the corner, and while workplace holiday celebrations offer a chance for creativity and fun, there are a few things to keep in mind to avoid any HR violations.
Preparing Your Company for Winter Weather
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Winter is on its way, and companies are preparing for the colder months still ahead. Lower temperatures, heavy rain, and illnesses caused by the cold can all take away from the safety and efficiency of a business or job site.
Digitalizing Risk Management: A Step-by-Step Guide for Getting Started
Author, Alyssa Burley, Partner, Media Communications & Client Service Group, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Imagine you are working in a highly productive organization. Over many years of trial and error, the team has streamlined their operations to the point of a well-oiled machine using good ol’ paper and spreadsheets. Then, your insurance broker offers a digital risk management solution and you are faced with the prospect of transitioning your manual processes to a digital platform. This is the scenario that many Rancho Mesa clients have faced and successfully overcome.
Avoid Audit Nightmares with Properly Classified Tree Care Industry Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance Operations
Author, Rory Anderson, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Tree care companies use specialized vehicles and equipment to perform their work. These assets are vital to the success of the company. To maintain their effectiveness, the machines need routine maintenance and upkeep. Issues arise when they break down, so it’s important to repair them immediately to limit business interruptions such as decreased productivity and profitability. The maintenance of the machinery can be a full time job, and some tree care businesses are lucky enough to have an employee, or a team of employees, dedicated to shop maintenance.