Choosing the Right Hearing Protection for the Job
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. According to the CDC, an estimated 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging workplace noise. ...
10/07/21
Ask the Safety Rep: Changes in Agricultural Commodity Rules
Has the definition of an agricultural commodity changed? Yes: On November 24, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a notice in ...
10/01/21
What to Look for in a Commercial Surety Bond Form
Insurance agents will occasionally write a commercial surety bond as an added service to their clients. These agents know their way around property-casualty ...
09/20/21
Looking at Loss Exposure in the Home-Based Workforce
The global pandemic has generated a shift of thousands of employees from a centralized workspace to home-based work. Many employers look forward to a near-term ...
09/13/21
Tail Swing Radius
Logging is one of the most hazardous industries, and transporting logs is no exception. Forestry transportation drivers who haul loads where logs extend behind ...
09/07/21
4 Ways Technology Can Boost Recruiting
Finding the right talent, especially drivers, is a challenge for all motor carriers. Competition is fierce, and with a driver shortage making finding good drivers ...
08/02/21
Understanding the Hazards of Road Construction
Summer driving presents many challenging conditions for drivers. Avoiding potential losses requires drivers to recognize the hazards that can lead to a vehicle ...
07/22/21
Contractor Materials Shortages and Materials Price Inflation
We all know well that the availability and prices of many of the materials used by construction contractors have been affected dramatically since the start of the ...
07/20/21
Improving Sleep Habits
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults ages 18 and up require a minimum of seven hours sleep per night. The problem is that ...
07/13/21
Reducing Slips, Trips, & Falls While Mounting or Dismounting Equipment
One of the top leading causes of workplace injuries is slip, trip, and falls. Heavy equipment operators are commonly exposed to these injuries while mounting or ...
07/09/21