Keystone Insurance & Bonds

07/15/2021

A tanker truck's 14,000 gallons of fuel exploded on a highway. Luckily only minor injuries. This could have resulted in countless lawsuits and maybe worse.

If this was one of your drivers or trucks, would you be covered?

07/13/2021

Texas Mutual has BIG News!!

Beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, your Texas Mutual clients can apply for a $1,500 safety grant

We are proud to help your clients get the safety equipment they need to keep their workers safe and prevent workplace injuries. This year, we’re giving away $2 million in safety grants as part of our commitment to create a stronger, safer Texas.

*Applications open at 8 a.m. on July 27*
Starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, your clients can apply for a safety grant by logging in to their Texas Mutual Online (TMO) account. Once they log in, they'll see a banner at the top of the page that will take them to our safety grants information page. Applications will be processed in the order they are received, and the application will close when all grant funds have been allotted. We encourage policyholders to apply as soon as the application opens.

*Policyholders can receive $1,500 for safety equipment*
Your Texas Mutual clients can receive $1,500 to purchase ergonomic, safety, COVID-19 prevention and/or industrial hygiene equipment to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses. Our 2021 Safety Grant Program Guide provides more information on how to apply, as well as examples of approved and unapproved items.

https://email.texasmutual.com/MjgxLUZJVy0zNTcAAAF-P4TWTtzjfXYHDPsdTHkP2OQ_086gVxiXgRJdM61yxZmV63aStH636QezztUltWfmxOnqHYQ=

07/13/2021

Good read on properly maintaining roof drains

Keep your drains in working order to protect your property and keep your buildings dry. Learn more at EMC!

07/02/2021

Wishing Everyone a Happy & Safe July 4th Weekend! 💥🇺🇸

06/14/2021

Join Texas Mutual for a FREE Online Summit for Work Safe, Texas June 30th.

We're inviting Texas businesses to join us for our Work Safe, Texas Online Summit on June 30. During this free event, you'll hear from safety experts and members of the business community on educating your workforce and disaster preparedness and response. You'll also be able to ask questions during the live Q&A. http://bit.ly/June-30-Online-Summit

05/19/2021

Heat Stress Prevention-May 25th

Join Blakeman for an informational Webinar! We are excited to host an hydration expert, Todd Worley, to learn about the importance of keeping your…

05/17/2021

New Office-Announcement

Blakeman & Associates is pleased to announce the opening of a new office.
As of Monday, May 10, 2021, we will also operate from the Riverside Commons Brazos West Business Complex in Irving, Texas.

Blakeman’s new Irving/Las Colinas office allows us to meet the increasing demand for human resources, safety, DOT and compliance services for our clients across North Texas.

“I’m incredibly excited about the potential for this new office,” said Lee Salazar, CEO of Blakeman & Associates. “The new office demonstrates our ever-expanding focus on North Texas businesses. Irving/Las Colinas is a vibrant location, with first-class infrastructure making it easy to connect with all our clients across the DFW and further north in Texas."

We are grateful to our team and the Riverside Commons Brazos West Business Complex in Irving for helping us to complete this move.

Did You Know...

We launched new online training tools May 1st!
These digital trainings cover everything from Driving Safety, Health & Wellness, to Workplace Safety and HR & Leadership.
Our clients will have the option to access courses along with their Blakeman services. Take only the courses you need, as they are offered as pay per use.

Allow our team to help you navigate this ever changing landscape of 2021. Contact Blakeman for support today.
We will ensure you are ready for business!

Are you ready for the summer heat?

We are offering an informative Hydration & Heat Stress Webinar
Just in time for the Texas summer heat!

Join us before Memorial Day weekend, May 25th, 10:00am.

We are excited to host an expert panel to learn about the importance of hydration and keeping your team safe in the summer heat.

Look for details and registration next week.

Coastal Ice is our sponsor for this event and we will have fun giveaways.

The Webinar will be held via Zoom Tuesday, May 25, 10:00-11:00am.

Early RSVP to [email protected]
to register. Seats are limited!

Blakeman & Associates is pleased to announce the opening of a new office. As of Monday, May 10, 2021, we will also operate from the…

05/04/2021

Happy National Teachers Day! Thanks for all that you do.🍎📚

05/03/2021

Blakeman & Associates

Join Blakeman for an
informational Virtual Round Table discussion!

We have rescheduled the heat stress talk due to
President Biden issuing an executive order requiring
federal contractors to pay a $15 minimum wage
to their employees.
Mr. Biden’s executive order will also eliminate the so-called tipped minimum wage for federal contractors, which currently allows employers to pay tipped workers $7.65 an hour as long as their tips put them over the regular minimum wage. Under the new minimum, all workers must be paid at least $15 an hour.


Join us to learn how this executive order
affects your business and important factors to consider.

Our Virtual Round Table will be held via Zoom
Thursday, May 13, 12:00-1:00pm.
Please RSVP below by to by May 10
to receive the Zoom Link.
Limited Seating.

04/20/2021

Blakeman & Associates

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Did you know that distracted driving is a factor in nearly one-third of all vehicle crashes?
Unfortunately, our roads are not getting safer.
According to the National Safety Council, motor vehicle deaths increased by 24% in 2020, despite a decrease in mileage driven.
Not only is distracted driving dangerous and deadly —
it’s also expensive.
Distracted driving was the top cause of on-the-job crashes in 2019, costing employers $18.8 billion.

We are raising awareness by partnering with OQSG for a new toolbox video, Smartphones and Smarter Driving Micro Course,
through the month of April!

Watch It Here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQG4Y9bCkxg

We will be launching new online training tools May 1st!
These digital trainings cover everything from Driving Safety, Health & Wellness, to Workplace Safety and HR & Leadership.
Our clients will have the option to access courses along with their Blakeman services. Take only the courses you need, as they are offered as pay per use.

Allow our team to help you navigate this ever changing landscape of 2021. Contact Blakeman for support today.
We will ensure you are ready for business!

Have you registered for the May Round Table?
We are excited to host an expert panel to learn about the importance of keeping your team safe in the summer heat.
The hot days of summer are almost here.
Throughout the country, thousands of employees face the potential dangers associated with overexposure to heat.
Learn important factors to consider and tools to prevent heat stress related injuries.
Coastal Ice is our sponsor for this event and we will have fun giveaways.

The Virtual Round Table will be held via Zoom

Thursday, May 13, 12:00-1:00pm.

RSVP to [email protected]. Seats are limited!

Every day, fatal driving accidents occur when distracted drivers use their smartphones. This 3-minute course acts as an engaging reminder to all of us to put...

01/25/2021

Interested in staying current with 2021OSHA Regulations?
Join us for a FREE virtual event February 4, 12:00-1:00pm CST.
Learn more details and register at the link below.

Join Blakeman for a timely Virtual Round Table discussion!We are excited to host an expert panel featuring Steve Grubbs, Managing Director of...

01/07/2021

Good Article Regarding:

Mandatory vaccine policies may have workers comp implications.

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has begun in health care and senior living facilities across the U.S., and employers in many industries are eagerly awaiting the chance to have their employees vaccinated against the coronavirus.