Industry News
“All in Together”: Construction Safety Week 2026 Kicks Off May 4
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
May 4-8 is Construction Safety Week. The annual event is designed to improve industry safety culture through increased awareness and access to resources.
Doubling Down on Safety in California’s Janitorial Industry
Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Partner, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
For those that run janitorial businesses in California, you have probably heard the news that workers’ compensation rates are on the rise. Insurance Commissioner Lara recently approved a recommended rate increase of 8.7% on average across all classification codes effective September 1st 2025. For the janitorial industry specifically, the pure premium increase was 11%. These increases will result in higher costs for employers across the board.
The Value of Safety Committees in Human Services Organizations
Author, Jack Marrs, Associate Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Human services organizations operate in challenging environments. Staff regularly work in close contact with individuals who may have physical, cognitive, or behavioral needs. This can involve lifting and transferring clients, managing unpredictable situations, or navigating unfamiliar environments. National data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that these situations elevate the risk of workplace injuries.
Construction Safety Week 2025
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
From May 5th – 9th, 2025 businesses across the country have the opportunity to participate in the annual Construction Safety Week. Since 2014, Construction Safety Week has been providing companies with free resources to help promote a culture of safety in the industry. For employers, this is a chance to focus on jobsite safety and make a continued commitment to keeping your employees free from harm.