So I’ve Been Injured at Work…Now What?
By consistently training on and applying thorough safety measures, most work injuries can be avoided. If, however, an injury does occur at work, ICW Group workers' compensation services are...
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...
Reduce Injuries With The Right Slip-Resistant Footwear For Your Business
The use of slip-resistant footwear is a common response to slippery conditions in the workplace. Let's review the general effectiveness of this type of footwear, and how to enhance...
How To Conduct Safety Observations That Reduce Injury For The Long Term
Safety observations are a vital part of a proactive safety program. One of the main reasons to conduct safety observations is to understand at-risk and unsafe behavior BEFORE an...
Industrial Ventilation Tips That Reduce COVID-19 Exposure
As the pandemic continues, employers have been deluged with information on how to maintain a safe work environment. It's difficult and confusing to sort through a large volume of...
Safely Use Respiratory Protection With These Three Tips
Respiratory protection is often on CAL OSHA’s top ten list of citations. It can also be a complicated subject. The OSHA standard is lengthy and at times confusing. Here...
COVID-19 Scam Alert: Vaccine Card Identity Theft
Congratulations on getting your COVID-19 vaccine! Now keep your vaccine card to yourself or you might fall victim to identity theft. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,...
Prevent Heat Illness with These Steps
Every year in the United States, high heat during the summer leads to injuries, illness, and even death. On average, 89 percent of all work-related deaths have occurred in...
Spring Into Safety – Slick Driving Tips
It’s been a long, cold winter for much of the country, but now the weather is starting to warm as spring takes hold. However, with spring comes rain, and...
Construction & Agriculture Safety – Lessons for Both Industries
The agriculture and construction industries face similar challenges and work exposures. The two industries can learn from each other to make each safer for their workers. Three particular workplace...
