When a company experiences significant increases in workers’ compensation costs, it usually triggers internal activities aimed at reducing insurance costs and spending. The key to spending fewer dollars is more than just stopping a few accidents; it is having a sound safety program designed to continuously improve. This is where a safety program that, at a minimum, is compliant with …

Hurricane season has officially started and will come to an end on November 30. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are working together to improve the way people prepare for, and respond to, severe weather. Be proactive to keep yourself, your families, and your employees safe in case of a hurricane.Download

Presented by: Associates Insurance Agency Learning Objectives During this training presentation, participants will learn about: What distracted driving is The different types of distracted driving Tips for staying focused on the road How to remain focused on the road and how to avoid an accident What Is Distracted Driving? • While a number of factors can lead to a crash …

OSHA Launches Enhanced Trenching and Excavation Safety Initiatives Twenty-two workers have already been killed due to deadly trenching and excavation hazards in 2022—a 68% increase from all of 2021. In response, OSHA launched enhanced enforcement initiatives to protect workers from known industry hazards. Doug Parker, the assistant secretary for OSHA, stated that all 22 deaths could have been prevented if …

Trenching and Excavation Safety Considerations Trenching and excavation work involves some of the most dangerous activities within the construction industry, as an unprotected trench can greatly increase the risk of employee fatalities on-site. In fact, approximately 25 workers are killed every year in trench-related incidents, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Among these incidents, 75% are …

OSHA launched its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on April 8, 2022 to protect workers from heat-related hazards in indoor & outdoor work environments in all industries. There will be major focus on 70 high-risk industries, including contractors & construction. OSHA will now be conducting site scheduled inspections to enforce compliance, they will be based on priority of severity i.e. (fatalities, …

Protecting Construction Workers From Heat-related Illnesses As summer approaches and temperatures rise, construction employers must safeguard their employees against heat-related hazards. After all, workers who spend extended periods of time in hot or humid environments are at greater risk of experiencing heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Here’s a breakdown of these illnesses: Heat cramps—Known as …

Best Practices for Hauling Heavy Construction Equipment Hauling heavy equipment between job sites is a common task in the construction industry. Yet, when this equipment is not properly secured, serious accidents can occur during transportation, potentially resulting in destroyed equipment, damaged vehicles, traffic fines and injuries (or even fatalities) among employees or other motorists on the road. Considering these consequences, …

Cyber Attacks – A Growing Business Interruption Threat When you think about what usually causes a business interruption, natural disasters such as fires, earthquakes and floods probably come to mind first. These events can physically damage your property and equipment, making your workspace unusable for a time. The damages from Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy are great examples of how …