In the face of an ever-changing landscape of risks and challenges, it鈥檚 imperative to remain resilient and be prepared to navigate the unexpected. National Preparedness Month鈥攐bserved every September鈥攕eeks to raise awareness about the importance of disaster preparedness and encourage individuals, families, and businesses to take concrete steps and enhance their readiness for various emergencies. Some … Read more
National Safety Month is an annual observance sponsored by the National Safety Council (NSC) during the month of June that aims to raise awareness about the importance of safety in various aspects of our lives. From workplace hazards to personal well-being, this monthlong campaign encourages individuals and organizations to prioritize safety as a core value. … Read more
For many areas across the U.S., springtime is when everything seems to sprout back to life, including plants, animals 鈥� and work zones. With an increase of cones and barrels on the roadways comes the risk of accidents from sharing the road with workers. In fact, work zone crashes have seen an 11% increase in … Read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released new enforcement guidance in an effort to help protect workers, target employers who may put profit over safety, and to hold employers to greater accountability for breakdowns in safety measures. According to OSHA, the purpose of this policy change is to 鈥渕ake its penalties more effective … Read more
Ergonomic workplace injuries have accounted for more than half of emergency room visits in recent years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. To help combat the prevalence of these injuries, innovative camera-based applications are available to provide in-depth evaluations of an employee鈥檚 job functions and physical movements while conducting their role. These systems … Read more
The last ten years have seen a significant increase in serious forklift-related losses. Understanding how forklifts operate and the center of gravity on forklifts is critical to helping prevent workplace accidents. Real-Life Loss Scenario聽 A recent policyholder loss involved a forklift rollover where the operator was on a flat surface with no load. The individual … Read more
The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released the 10 most frequently cited violations list in late 2021, including the top-cited hazards identified in the construction industry across the U.S. The named construction hazards range in subject matter but have many overarching themes. By becoming aware of the most frequent hazards and their causes, … Read more
The United States Bureau of Labor identified manufacturing as the third most dangerous industry, based on 2019 data. That year, the sector accounted for 395,300 workplace injuries and 35,000 workplace illnesses. Do you know the most common manufacturing risks and does your safety program address them? 1.聽 Slips, trips and falls.聽 This category is one … Read more
Electrical Safety Standards Electricity is one of those mystical things that confounds many people. But even the experts have their hands full, because as technology evolves, so do the standards that govern the safe installation of electrical systems. Who Sets the Codes and Standards for Electrical Safety? There are multiple sets of industry codes and … Read more
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