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 […]
Worker’s Comp Challenges
Which of these 10 Worker’s Comp challenges concern you the most? Risk and Insurance editors are working on an in-depth report about your most critical Worker’s Comp challenges for 2020 and we would like to hear from you. All responses will be confidential. The 10 critical challenges we identified for 2020 are: The changing workforce/population […]
How To Handle Addiction in the Workplace
How To Handle Addiction in the Workplace Addiction to drugs has become an epidemic in our country. So much so, that this problem often carries over into the workplace. Employers should educate themselves on the legal issues surrounding this matter to reduce the risks of liability that can result from taking certain employment related actions. […]
Tips for Finding Transitional Work for Injured Employees
Loss Control Insights Tips for Finding Transitional Work for Injured Employees How and when to allow injured employees to return to work is a frequent dilemma, especially when employees are still unable to perform their regular duties. It can be tempting to take the easy route and leave these workers on the sidelines, but that […]
