Loss Control Insights for Contractors: 5 Keys to Winterizing Your Jobsites

There was a time when the arrival of winter meant the end of building season in many parts of the country, but technological innovations, such as ground thaw machines and more effective cold-weather protection, have allowed many trades to continue working year-round despite the freezing weather and snow. To minimize interruptions, injuries and property damage […]

DISTRACTED DRIVING

Commercial Fleet Managers in all industry groups, including the wood and lumber industry, have growing concerns regarding the issue of distracted driving. Distracted driving relates to any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety. Driver distractions could include one or […]

HOT WORK

One of the most prevalent causes of fire and explosion losses within the United States is open flames and sparks. Open flames and sparks, often referred to as “hot work,” includes a number of operations such as applying roofing materials, brazing, welding, cutting, grinding, soldering, and in many Northern areas, thawing of frozen pipes. All […]

SLIP & FALL HAZARDS

Slip-and-Fall litigation has continually been one of the largest liability exposures for retailers in all industries. It is important to be aware of the duties you owe to your customers. The need for slip and fall safety is just as vital for other industries as well. Traditional law has stated that retailers must exercise “reasonable […]

VEHICLE LOADING & UNLOADING

Truck loading and unloading is a daily activity in many businesses. It is also a regular source of injuries to the driver, workers and visitors. There have been numerous losses caused by improper loading and unloading practices. Employers have a responsibility to ensure they maintain a safe working environment. Forklift operators are also responsible for […]

A Guide to Conducting PPE Hazard Assessments

Keeping workers safe is an essential part of running a business. And one way to achieve workplace safety is choosing—and ensuring workers wear—personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for the tasks each worker performs. But how do you decide which tasks require PPE and what type of PPE is needed for each worker? From his experiences […]

Prevent Harassment and Costly Claims with Proactive Measures

Sexual harassment is a hot topic these days. Did you know that over the past year alone, more than 200 powerful people, including popular celebrities and high-level corporate executives, have been accused of sexual harassment or assault? More and more alleged victims come forward daily. The most recent allegations were leveled against Leslie Moonves, who […]

Loss Control Insights: Can Stretching Prevent Injuries?

You may have wondered if adding a stretching program to your injury prevention efforts would be worth the time and effort. Well, it depends. Though that may not be the definitive answer you were hoping for, but some companies implementing a program have great success, while others fall flat. Let’s explore what a stretching program […]

Don’t Fall for These Ladder Mistakes

Ladders— including step ladders, extension ladders and attached climbing ladders—are an essential tool in most organizations. For such a simple staple, ladders have a deadly reputation, with more than 20,000 ladder-related, on-the-job injuries and 150 worker fatalities in 2015. EMC Senior Risk Improvement Representative Case Doorn lays the blame on common mistakes that many ladder-climbers […]

The Danger of Left Turns

How many left turns did you make on your drive into work this morning? Most have to stop and think through their commute to arrive at an answer. It’s not an experience that stands out; it’s routine and practiced for most drivers. But according to a 2001 study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, […]