What You Need To Know About Fall Protection
Fall protection (general requirements) continues to be the #1 cited OSHA violation, with fall protection (training) coming in at #7. Basically, falls are a big deal at a work...
Strategies to Reduce Stress and Promote Workplace Safety
In today’s fast-paced work environment, the relationship between a troubled employee and workplace safety is more intertwined than ever. As organizations continue to push for greater efficiency and productivity,...
OSHA’s Top Ten Safety Violations for 2024
As OSHA unveils the 2024 list of its 10 most frequently cited safety violations, there are once again no surprises at the top. For the 14th consecutive year, Fall Protection...
Key Steps to Take During First 48 Hours After a Workplace Injury
How you respond in the days immediately following a workplace injury is extremely important for claim management and preventing future incidents. Workers’ compensation laws are often misunderstood because they...
Five Critical Principles for Leading Your Safety Program
As safety professionals, we’ve found we can make the greatest impact in an organization by working with leadership to realize their responsibilities regarding safety and develop a business strategy...
ICW Group’s Risk Management Team is Your Partner in Workplace Safety
Ensuring workplace safety can be daunting. Employers face complex challenges, from understanding evolving regulations to identifying and mitigating hazards specific to their industry. The responsibility may sometimes feel overwhelming,...
Develop a Transitional Work Program for Injured Workers
Many companies provide modified work accommodations and have a return-to-work program in place. It’s common knowledge that providing an injured employee with lighter duty tasks while recovering from an...
The Truth About Back Belts
Whether lifting, pushing, or pulling, manual handling of materials produces stress on the musculoskeletal system, leading to hundreds of thousands of worker injuries annually. The Bureau of Labor Statistics...
Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Required for California Employers
Workplace violence is a growing concern for both employers and employees. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are about 2 million victims of workplace violence...
Five Common Workplace Accidents and How to Prevent Them
Each June, we celebrate National Safety Month to highlight workplace risks, training resources, and tools to help ensure the safety of ICW Group insureds and their workers.
The most common...
