Hard Hat FAQ: 7 Answers From an Expert
Loss Control Insights Hard Hat FAQ: 7 Answers From an Expert While hard hats are a very routine personal protective equipment (PPE), questions about them persist. An EMC Loss Control Engineer, sheds light on some of the most common concerns and questions she comes across while working with policyholders. Q: Are stickers allowed on hard […]
The Best Way to Shore up Your Excavation Safety
Loss Control Insights for Contractors The Best Way to Shore up Your Excavation Safety With a fatality rate that is 112% higher than the rate for general construction, excavation is among the most hazardous construction operations you can undertake this spring. Cave-ins pose the greatest risk, with other potential hazards including falls, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres and […]
Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Find more information here. This interim guidance is based on […]
How to Hire the Right Person for the Job
How to Hire the Right Person for the Job By Derek Ross, Human Resources Consultant, East Coast Risk Management Hiring the right person for your company can be a daunting task. There are many steps to consider throughout the entire process, from properly writing a job description to getting all parties involved on the same […]
Avoiding Impaired Drivers
Tech Sheets Avoiding Impaired Drivers Over a million American drivers are arrested each year for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. And it’s estimated that three out of every 10 people will be involved in an alcohol or drug-related crash during their lifetime. Given these statistics, your commercial drivers need to be aware […]
Do Your Drivers Know How to Avoid Hydroplaning?
Loss Control Insights Do Your Drivers Know How to Avoid Hydroplaning? Most drivers know that it is important to slow down, turn off cruise control and avoid tailgating when driving on snowy and icy roads. However, many drivers are surprised to learn that rain can be nearly as treacherous to drive in as snow and […]
Identifying Roles in Scaffold Use
Tech Sheet Identifying Roles in Scaffold Use An estimated 2.3 million workers, or 65% of the construction industry, frequently use scaffolds on the job. OSHA estimates that informed employers and workers in compliance with scaffold safety standards could prevent 4,500 accidents and 50 deaths every year. These standards identify specific roles for the safe erection, […]
Fall Protection Program In Construction
Tech Sheet Fall Protection Program In Construction Falls are the most frequent cause of fatalities on construction sites and account for one out of every three construction-related deaths. Although prevention measures are available, the number of fall-related construction deaths has increased in recent years. OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign includes three simple steps for fall prevention: […]
5 Surprising Things That Put Your Fleet at Risk
Loss Control Insights for Contractors 5 Surprising Things That Put Your Fleet at Risk Sometimes the dangers to your organization’s vehicles are obvious: a deer runs across the road in front of you, or you need to drive through an overhang with low clearance on the way into a worksite. But some hazards are not […]
You Were in a Vehicle Accident on the Job. Now What?
Loss Control Insights You Were in a Vehicle Accident on the Job. Now What? Whether a worker travels often or only occasionally while on the job, and whether the vehicle is an 18-wheeler or a small car, being in an accident is a traumatic event. Regardless if the driver is injured, just shaken up or […]