How to Safely Remove Snow and Ice from Rooftops
Snow and ice accumulation can be dangerous for workers if managing exposures are not planned for and handled correctly. Elevated surfaces, such as structures, decks, and roofs, can become...
Choose the Right Entrance Matting for Fall Prevention
Slips, trips, and falls are the second leading driver of claims costs for workers’ compensation policyholders and a major general liability risk. A simple way to reduce these types...
The Importance of Safety Signs in the Workplace
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one worker died every 101 minutes from a work-related injury in 2021. That’s an 8.9 percent increase from 2020. This fatal...
Stay Safe and Compliant With These Machine-Guarding Safety Tips
As a consultant in the field, it is common to encounter situations where employees are exposed to hazards that can result in injuries, amputation, or even loss of life....
What is a Good Mat for Your Commercial Kitchen
Slips, trips, and falls are major safety concerns in commercial kitchens. An effective way to prevent these types of accidents is utilizing kitchen matting to keep people on their...
What You Need to Know About Eye and Face Protection
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is commonly one of OSHA’s Top Ten Most Frequently Cited Safety Violations. According to OSHA, thousands of employees are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries...
Best Practices for Cleaning Floors in Your Workplace
Slips and falls are common in all types of businesses, and it doesn’t take a lot to prevent these types of accidents. Watch our quick “Safety in Action” safety...
National Safety Month 2023: 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...
Guidelines for Slip-Resistant Shoes
An employee who suffers an injury due to a slip, trip or fall is typically out of work for nearly three weeks, and the injury results in an average...
Powered Industrial Trucks and How to Stay OSHA Compliant
Violations related to Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) ranked as #7 on OSHA's Top Ten Most Frequently Cited Safety Violations in 2022. What exactly does OSHA consider a Powered Industrial...
