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World Day for Safety and Health at Work – April 28

April 28, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Building a safer, healthier campus community at Missouri State University Each year on April 28, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work highlights the importance of preventing workplace injuries and illnesses and reinforcing that safety is a shared responsibility. Safe and healthy environments are built through awareness, preparation, training, and everyday actions that … [Read more...] about World Day for Safety and Health at Work – April 28

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Bear Shield, CARO, safe walk, safety, West Plains, workers compensation

☀️ Stay Safe This Summer:

July 8, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Heat Awareness, Care Options & Campus Resources As summer heats up, it’s essential to stay alert to the risks of heat-related illnesses—especially for employees who work outdoors or in hot environments. Whether you’re spending time outside for your job, exercising, or enjoying the sunshine, knowing how to prevent, recognize, and respond to heat stress is key to staying … [Read more...] about ☀️ Stay Safe This Summer:

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: employee wellness, health, health plan, Magers, medical, Medical Insurance, Mercy on Call, nurse on call, wellness, workers compensation

June is National Safety month.

June 1, 2022 by Deidre Mings

Accidents happen, and we have ways to keep you covered. MSU strives to keep employees safe at work. Campus safety is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 417-836-5509.  In the unlikely event you are injured on the job, we want you to know what to do. If you are injured on the job, you and your supervisor have responsibilities related to injury reporting. Even if … [Read more...] about June is National Safety month.

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: Accident insurance, Allstate, insurance, workers compensation

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