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Preventing Run Under Crashes
Side-impact crashes involving vehicles running under the trailer are one of the four critical crashes because they typically result in severe losses. These types ...
12/12/17
Ask the Workers' Compensation Underwriter
Yes, written job descriptions are essential to managing your workers’ compensation costs. Workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” system designed to compensate ...
12/05/17
Seven Elements of Successful Risk Management
Senior leadership has many responsibilities, and one is to make sure the company operates at a profit. Certain performance metrics contribute to profitability ...
11/28/17
Shop/Warehouse Safety: Proper Lifting
Improper lifting is a common cause of serious back injuries and could potentially lead to a lifetime of discomfort. Also, injuries caused by improper lifting ...
11/21/17
Sanitary Transportation of Human & Animal Food
The final rule for the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food (STHAF or Sanitary Transportation Rule) was published in the Federal Register on April 6, ...
11/20/17
Drive Safety: Proper Lifting
Improper lifting is a common cause of serious back injuries and could potentially lead to a lifetime of discomfort. Also, injuries caused by improper lifting ...
11/07/17
Ask the Safety Rep: Does the FMCSA Allow a Motor Carrier to Purge Certain Documents from the Driver's Qualification File?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations (FMCSR) require a motor carrier to maintain a driver qualification file for each driver it employs. Part 391.51 ...
10/31/17
Avoiding Crashes at Railroad Crossings
Side-impact collisions that occur between a tractor/trailer and train can result in devastating losses. The key to preventing crashes while crossing railroad ...
10/24/17
The FMCSA & E-Logs: Know the Rules & Consequences
FMCSA released the new CVSA inspection bulletin pertaining to Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and Automatic On-Board Recording Devices (AOBRDs). The rules ...
10/19/17
Office Safety: Proper Lifting
Improper lifting is a common cause of serious back injuries and could potentially lead to a lifetime of discomfort. Also, injuries caused by improper lifting ...
10/17/17