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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Storm Season Prep: Hailstorms and Tornadoes
Loss Control Insights Storm Season Prep: Hailstorms and Tornadoes Through the spring, summer and fall, thunderstorms pose a frequent danger in many parts of the country. While thunder and lightning are common during thunderstorms, other by-products of those storms can be hail or tornadoes—or both. Tornadoes and hailstorms can cause millions of dollars of damage […]
Heat Illness FAQ
Loss Control Insights Heat Illness FAQ Even though summer is winding down, chances are there will still be some hot days remaining. And if you work in an indoor environment where heat is a constant issue, your employees may face overheating dangers throughout the year. EMC Industrial Hygienist Jordan Curzon answers common questions about heat […]
Protecting Temporary Workers
Protecting Temporary Workers Workers employed through staffing agencies are generally called temporary or supplied workers. For the purposes of these recommended practices, “temporary workers” are those supplied to a host employer and paid by a staffing agency, whether or not the job is actually temporary. Whether temporary or permanent, all workers always have a right […]
A Guide to Hiring and Training Seasonal Employees
Loss Control Insights A Guide to Hiring and Training Seasonal Employees Hiring seasonal workers is a necessity in some industries such as construction, manufacturing, agriculture, lawn care and retail. These workers can boost production during the summer, over the holiday season or when there’s a large contract to fulfill. There are various ways to find […]
Are You Ready for a Hard Market?
Are You Ready for a Hard Market? Planning When You Don’t Need It Will Save You When You Do Construction and surety have grown strongly over the past ten years with plenty of capacity, keeping the market soft, but it is always cyclical, so it’s just a matter of time before we start leaning toward […]
