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Each week will feature materials on a specific topic. Please download and share the safety materials, podcasts, facts sheets and articles. This week's topic: Slips, Trips and Falls

Fall Protection Safety

Ground-Level Falls

Work Site Scaffolding Safety

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Fall protection and safety is a major concern at construction sites.

OSHA cites injuries from falls as one of its top ten worksite injuries. Falls on a construction site are also one of OSHA’s four leading factors of fatalities.
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Podcast: The Overlooked Danger of Ground-Level Falls

Eli Mendoza and Luis Torres, Alliant Construction, discuss fall protection, the different behavioral responses towards various fall exposures and why falling on the ground level should be taken as seriously as any other kind of fall.
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Protection for Those Below

The majority of scaffold accidents on the construction site are caused by falls, slipping or being struck by an object from above. All of these accidents can be prevented by taking the proper precautions. Here’s how:
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Week 1: Safety Engagement

SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention: What California Employers Need to Know

SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention: What California Employers Need to Know

Businesses operating in California will have to comply with new workplace violence measures signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 30, 2023, as Senate Bill (SB) 553.
Creating a Strong Safety Culture

Creating a Strong Safety Culture

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), developing a strong safety culture has the single greatest impact on accident reduction of any workplace practice.
The Dos and Don’ts of an Effective Safety Incentive Program

The Dos and Don’ts of an Effective Safety Incentive Program

When implementing a workplace safety program, following some do’s and don’ts can help ensure that reward incentives drive the goals of employee safety and well-being and a safe work environment.
OSHA: Creating an Effective Safety Culture in the Workplace

OSHA: Creating an Effective Safety Culture in the Workplace

OSHA programs aim to improve workplace safety and reduce workers’ compensation claims by identifying and mitigating potential hazards, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Podcast: Agribusiness - Building a Strong Safety Culture

Podcast: Agribusiness - Building a Strong Safety Culture

Bruce Droz and Max Macias, Alliant Agribusiness, discuss the current state of safety emphasis in the agribusiness industry, important areas of safety programs and the importance of creating a positive and supportive safety culture.
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Podcast: A Systems Approach Versus A Compliance Approach

A safety culture consists of shared beliefs, practices and mind-sets that exist at an organization, and form an atmosphere of attitudes that shape behavior in a positive way. Developing a safety culture should be a top priority for the managers and supervisors at your organization.
How You Can Use Technology to Boost Workplace Safety

How You Can Use Technology to Boost Workplace Safety

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 5,703 fatal work injuries were recorded in the U.S. in 2021 — an increase of 6% compared to 2020. This staggering statistic highlights the importance of prioritizing workplace safety to prevent fatalities and protect employees from harm.

Week 2: Roadway Safety

Mitigating Distracted Driving Risks

Mitigating Distracted Driving Risks

The consequences of distracted driving can be catastrophic, not only for the drivers themselves but for all who share the road. Companies should prioritize safety by evaluating their safety policies and implementing comprehensive strategies to mitigate the risks associated with distracted driving.

Stay Safe Behind the Wheel: Strategies to Minimize Distractions while Driving

Stay Safe Behind the Wheel: Strategies to Minimize Distractions while Driving

Distracted driving is a dangerous behavior that occurs when your attention shifts away from the road while driving. Activities like using your cellphone, eating, drinking, adjusting the radio, or interacting with your GPS can compromise your ability to react quickly and make split-second decisions.
Construction Work Zone Safety: 10 Ways to Keep Roadway Workers Safe

Construction Work Zone Safety: 10 Ways to Keep Roadway Workers Safe

Roadway construction workers often work in close proximity to fast-moving vehicles. Distracted driving, speeding and driving under the influence can result in crashes into construction work zones, putting drivers and workers at risk of injury and death.
Defensive Driving Best Practices to Prevent Accidents

Defensive Driving Best Practices to Prevent Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the U.S. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 46,027 people died in motor vehicle crashes and 5.2 million people were injured in 2022.

Week 3: Risk Reduction

Podcast: Navigating OSHA Inspections

Podcast: Navigating OSHA Inspections

Tim Leach and Mark Lillemon, Alliant, discuss the reasons behind OSHA visits to worksites and offer valuable guidance on preparing for unexpected inspections, including formal complaints from employees and referrals from non-employers like regulatory sources, building inspectors, EPA and news media reports.
Rising Temperatures, Rising Dangers: Mitigating the Dangers of Extreme Heat

Rising Temperatures, Rising Dangers: Mitigating the Dangers of Extreme Heat

When faced with extreme heat and high humidity, the body's natural cooling mechanism through evaporation becomes less effective, putting a strain on the body's ability to regulate temperature. Ensure you're well-prepared for extreme heat.
Utility Strikes: How to Avoid These Dangerous & Costly Events

Utility Strikes: How to Avoid These Dangerous & Costly Events

An underground utility strike can be a life threatening and costly event. According to Common Ground Alliance, a national utility industry safety organization, approximately 700,000 underground utility lines are struck annually, causing loss of life and injury, as well as substantial financial damage.
Podcast: How to Prevent, Identify and Protect from Heat Illness

Podcast: How to Prevent, Identify and Protect from Heat Illness

Tim Leech, John Owen and Steven Meglio, Alliant, discuss the increasing concern for indoor or outdoor heat-related illness, the OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP) and how to protect employees from heat-related injuries.
Working with Toxic Chemicals

Working with Toxic Chemicals

Many chemicals used in agriculture, including fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, animal medications, cleaning agents and solvents, are hazardous to your health. Before you begin working with any chemical, identify its potential hazards, become familiar with how to best protect yourself and be aware of the procedures to follow if an incident takes place.
Safety & Loss Prevention: Heat Stroke

Safety & Loss Prevention: Heat Stroke

Heat exhaustion occurs when people are exposed to high temperatures for extended periods of time without hydration. Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness and requires immediate medical attention.
In the grain handling industry, grain bin entrapment in confined spaces is a real danger.

Grain Entrapment Hazards: How to Reduce Your Risk

In the grain handling industry, grain bin entrapment in confined spaces is a real danger. In the grain handling industry, grain bin entrapment in confined spaces is a real danger. Prevent grain entrapment by adhering to a few simple grain bin safety guidelines.

Week 4: Slips, Trips and Falls

Fall Protection Safety

Fall Protection Safety

Fall protection and safety is a major concern at construction sites. OSHA cites injuries from falls as one of its top ten worksite injuries. Falls on a construction site are also one of OSHA’s four leading factors of fatalities.

Podcast: The Overlooked Danger of Ground-Level Falls

Podcast: The Overlooked Danger of Ground-Level Falls

Eli Mendoza and Luis Torres, Alliant Construction, discuss fall protection, the different behavioral responses towards various fall exposures and why falling on the ground level should be taken as seriously as any other kind of fall.
Our team has brokered and managed builders risk insurance placements for multiple projects throughout the country.

Work Site Scaffolding Safety

The majority of scaffold accidents on the construction site are caused by falls, slipping or being struck by an object from above. All of these accidents can be prevented by taking the proper precautions. Here’s how.
The Dangers of Same-Level Falls and How to Prevent Them

The Dangers of Same-Level Falls and How to Prevent Them

Workplace falls are often associated with an exposure to vertical heights, such as ladders or rooftops. However, it is equally important to consider the dangers of falls on a single level.

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Emergency Preparedness for Farmworkers

Emergency Preparedness for Farmworkers

Farms, like most workplaces, face unexpected emergencies and disasters, which can be natural or man-made. To help lessen the impact of these events, employers and supervisors should develop and exercise emergency action plans (EAPs), which prepare workers for emergencies and disasters before they occur.
Wildfire Preparedness Checklist

Wildfire Preparedness Checklist

A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire occurring where natural vegetation is the predominant ground cover. Though wildfires usually occur in less developed or rural areas, they can also be a threat to urban environments if the fire spreads. This checklist is a good start toward preparing and protecting your business and the people in your organization from the dangers resulting from a wildfire.

Hurricane Emergency Checklist

Hurricane Emergency Checklist

Even if a hurricane does not put your company out of business, you may not be able to contact your customers or obtain important deliveries during the recovery process. To combat these risks, you must take the necessary steps before a disaster strikes to ensure business continuation.

Emergency Evacuation Planning

Emergency Evacuation Planning

Whether you operate from a high-rise building or an industrial complex, or you rent, own or lease your property, your priority is to protect the health and safety of everyone in your organization, and a well-designed workplace evacuation plan plays a crucial role.
Grain Fire & Explosion Awareness

Grain Fire & Explosion Awareness

When it comes to the grain handling industry, fires and explosions are the number one cause of injury, death and property damage. As an employee, it is important for you to recognize what causes grain fires and explosions so you can help prevent these potentially deadly disasters.

The Do’s & Don’ts of Grain Augers

The Do’s & Don’ts of Grain Augers

Though grain augers have made farming tasks much easier, they are one of the main causes of injury and death in agribusiness. Use these grain safety reminders and guidelines to reduce your risk of injury while operating a grain auger.
Backover Safety

Backover Safety

Farmworkers are tasked with backing up farm equipment on a daily basis, making backover incidents a serious safety concern. Providing proper training for vehicle operators and enforcing proper backing up techniques are the responsibility of the employer.