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 […]
9 Surprising Habits of Safe Drivers
What makes safe drivers stay safe on the road? The obvious answer is that these drivers obey the rules of the road—they stay within the speed limit, wear a seatbelt, don’t attempt to pass in no-passing zones, don’t drink and drive, and they turn off their phones. Of course, these practices are critical to staying […]
Chemical Exposure: A Surprising Factor in Hearing Loss
Loss Control Insights Chemical Exposure: A Surprising Factor in Hearing Loss Many chemicals can cause hearing loss, especially in loud work environments where chemicals can exacerbate the effects of noise. These chemicals are called ototoxic, which translates to “ear poison.” Ototoxic chemicals can enter the body in several ways, including skin absorption or inhalation. “This […]
Smart Phone Use and Distracted Driving
Loss Control Insights Smart Phone Use and Distracted Driving There is no doubt that distracted driving causes vehicle accidents and deaths. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 3,166 traffic fatalities, or 8.5% of traffic deaths, in the United States in 2017 were linked to driver distraction. However, there is some disagreement on […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Extension Cord Use
Loss Control Insights The Dos and Don’ts of Extension Cord Use An extension cord’s gauge refers to the diameter of the wires inside the cord. Wires with a larger diameter can handle more electrical current while smaller diameter gauges handle less current. A cords gauge rating is typically printed on the extension cord. Use this […]
Top Five Factors That Lead to Trucking Accidents
Loss Control Insights Top Five Factors That Lead to Trucking Accidents EMC Risk Improvement Specialist Harold White logs an average of 30,000 miles on the road each year. His career has taken him to Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Utah, California and Arizona. “Regardless of the state, there are common causes for the many truck accidents I […]