-That’s a Nod to Dr. Seuss, who is celebrated this month There are a lot of things in life which are everywhere, so ubiquitous that we don’t even think about them: a pillow, shopping bags, books, pens. If one stops to think about these items, they aren’t as simple as we would think. The wrong… Read more »
OSHA 300A: A Poster or a Performance Benchmark? A quick reminder: February 1st was the deadline to post your annual OSHA 300A form, and it must remain posted through April 30th. Employers with more than ten employees and whose establishments are not classified as a partially exempt industry must record work-related injuries and illnesses using OSHA Forms: It’s now… Read more »
What is carbon monoxide and where is it found? Carbon monoxide, otherwise known by its chemical symbol, “CO”, is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and/or death. It is found in combustion fumes such as those produced by cars, trucks, gasoline engines, stoves, burning fuels such as wood and charcoal and heating… Read more »
You have either started reading this blog because you know about telematics or you have no idea and want to find out. So, starting with the latter: Telematics is the branch of information technology that deals with long-distance transmission of computerized information. Put in simple terms, telematics is the blending of wireless telecommunications like GPS,… Read more »
Lightning – A Force to be Reckoned With! We all like to watch the fireworks that a summer lightning storm can provide. A lightning strike is also a potentially dangerous event. A Few Lightning Facts: • Lightning is a giant discharge of electricity accompanied by a brilliant flash of light and a loud crack of thunder. The spark can… Read more »
Winter Weather Video – Complete Script: The Winter Weather Season presents challenges to all businesses each year. It is important that we take a moment to remind ourselves of some best practices related to driving so that we keep the awareness levels up with our drivers and employees. My name is Paul Roberson, Regional Loss… Read more »
End of Holiday Chaos – Check! Start of New Year – Check! After a busy holiday season and the year-end rush, I find I crave order and a clean slate with the New Year. I find myself committed to organization, purging unnecessary items, and getting to that task that has been on my to-do list… Read more »
You may be thinking, “Leave it to an insurance guy to write about Hot Work at the start of winter.” However, I hope you learn something about different types of Hot Work here. We’re not talking about the kind of heat which farmers are so used to, like toiling in the fields in summer, or… Read more »
8 Guiding Principles to Develop a Safety Program While training for the New York City marathon—my first—I realized that there are many similarities to developing and maintaining a safety program. I admit to being overwhelmed at times while tackling the unknown. Can I do it? Will I make my long runs? Where will I find… Read more »
