Prevent Lift, Pull and Push Injuries With These Steps
Whether it’s lifting, pushing or pulling, the manual handling of materials produces stress on the musculoskeletal system that leads to hundreds of thousands of worker injuries annually. The Bureau...
OSHA Forklift Certification: What Employers Need to Know
Operating a forklift requires skill, precision, and, most importantly, the ability to anticipate hazards and a keen awareness of safety standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plays...
Establishing Guidelines for Vaccines and the Workplace
ICW Group hopes that 2021 will see the United States gain a decisive upper hand in its fight against COVID-19. Our country is currently engaged in an unprecedented race...
Supreme Court Halts OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard
As you've likely heard, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling granting a temporary stay of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) vaccine or weekly testing Emergency Temporary Standard...
OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Safety Violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) shares its Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards with the public annually. In 2022, fall protection remained #1 for the...
Accident Investigation Series (Part 3): Writing The Mishap Report
In the first two parts of our Accident Investigation Series, we talked about interviewing witnesses and determining the true cause of a mishap. Now its time to write the...
OSHA Unveils Top 10 Safety Violations for 2023
Every year, OSHA shares its top 10 most frequently cited safety violations. The list applies across all industries and is essential in understanding the most prevalent workplace safety concerns....
Prevent These Top Risks in 2024
The top workplace risk exposures that resulted in injuries and workers’ compensation claims filed by ICW Group policyholders in 2023 are no surprise. Year after year, we see these...
Your Guide to OSHA Inspections
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections are a crucial aspect of workplace safety and compliance. For businesses, understanding the ins and outs of OSHA inspections is essential to...
How to Prevent Forklift Truck Accidents
Powered industrial trucks (commonly called Forklift trucks) are used in most industries to move heavy and awkward material promptly and safely. Their use reduces the lifting exposure over manual...
