How can businessowners do their part to help protect workers while on the job? Great American offers resources that can help identify and address potential workplace exposures before accidents happen, assisting in protecting them from potential risk.
Your talent is the heartbeat of your organization and selecting the very best talent is critical to protecting your mission daily. Finding quality staff and volunteers is difficult, but not impossible. Use this Hiring and Onboarding document to help guide your decision making when it comes to selecting representatives for your organization.
Building alarm and suppression systems should be inspected by a certified third party on an annual basis. Use this form to record the inspection of the building’s fire protection equipment.
All companies are responsible for hiring competent and qualified employees. If a company has no formal hiring policy, the legal theory of negligent entrustment suggests that the company could be exposed to serious liability for acts of its employees.
All companies are responsible for hiring competent and qualified employees. If a company has no formal hiring policy, the legal theory of negligent entrustment suggests that the company could be exposed to serious liability for acts of its employees.
Based on the characteristics of your organizational vehicles and their use, your organization may be subject to regulations at both the state and federal levels.
When inspecting a property, there are several factors that risk managers and facilities employees should consider. Review this Safety Inspection Checklist to help ensure that risk factors have been thoroughly considered, and that your people and property are protected.
Different types of violence can occur in many workplaces. To help prevent workplace violence, management must provide visible support for a violence prevention program and communicate that there is zero tolerance for violence.
When using a portable heater, carefully follow these guidelines to help prevent a fire.
Make roadways safer by practicing these measures while operating a 15-passenger van.
When an accident occurs in your department, it is an indication that something has gone wrong. Accidents don’t just happen, they are caused.
Each year, hand tools are a significant source of compensable injuries in the workplace. Many of these injuries can be prevented through the use of proper technique and equipment.
Resiliency and adaptability are necessities in today’s quickly evolving world.
Great American’s Loss Control team offers Automatic Sprinkler & Life Safety Plan Reviews as part of its service offerings to agents appointed with Great American, as well as policyholders.
Anyone who spends much of their time sitting at a computer can feel better and work smarter by following the guidelines of a structured Ergonomic Program.
To reduce physical stress from prolonged standing on the job, ergonomic control measures should be implemented.
Safety concerns from an office in the home can be addressed through adjustments to lighting, equipment and procedures.
The principle advantage of sitting over standing while at a task is the reduced static loading on postural muscles.
Your business may be at risk of loss as the result of the actions of contractors, subcontractors, vendors, or manufacturers with whom you conduct business.
To prepare for winter weather, property owners should take the precautionary steps and procedures necessary to protect their property.
If you own or lease a commercial property that has a porch, deck or balcony, there are certain precautions you can take to avoid a tragic accident.
Camp is often the highlight of the year for kids of all ages. But injuries and illnesses that can occur while there can dampen their spirits in a heartbeat.
Distracted driving accidents are on the rise. While overall vehicle accidents are decreasing, 20% of all injury crashes are related to distracted driving.
Avoiding Dangers Associated with Cleanup and Recovery from Hurricanes is accomplished by adhering to appropriate safety measures.
Here are some tips to reduce the risk of electric shock drowning and common boat electrical hazards.
In recent years, organizations have evolved their active shooting response from the popular “Run, Hide, Fight” to A.L.I.C.E.
This winter, our loss prevention consultants have seen increased damage due to frozen pipes.
Nearly $400 million was lost in 2015 due to electrical malfunction fires. Electrical fires are one of the most costly type of fires in nonresidential buildings.
More than 160 people die every day from overdoses involving opioids. As opioid abuse increases, public health officials have pushed to make naloxone more widely available.
As we take in the joys of the holiday season, don’t forget to also take a few steps to prevent potential disasters. Protect your employees, clients, volunteers and property this winter by taking precautionary measures to reduce the likelihood of damage caused by common winter hazards such as freezing pipes or icy parking lots.
For too many years the standard response to a violent incident has been to lock down and wait for the authorities to arrive. This leaves people hiding in rooms with no other response. It is time to change our actions.
Mosquitoes spread many types of viruses and parasites that can cause diseases like chikungunya, dengue, Zika, and malaria. If you are traveling to an area where malaria is found, talk to your healthcare provider about malaria prevention medication that may be available.
Many materials are prone to spontaneous ignition such as linseed oil, oil-based paints and stains, varnishes and polyurethane, and paint thinners.
Portable generators can be not only a convenience but a necessity during a power outage. However, portable generators can also be dangerous if used incorrectly.
Protection against avoidable breakdowns and crashes, improved vehicle handling, better fuel economy, and increased tire life – these are just a few of the reasons to take five minutes every month to check a vehicle’s tires. Simply follow the procedures outlined below to check a vehicle’s tires.
A robot is a mechanism, guided by automatic controls, which performs repetitive work such as moving portable tooling into position, moving workpieces from one location to another, and/or assembling one or more workpieces.
At Great American, not only do we take loss control seriously, we try to make it easier for our customers to operate in a safer environment. From thermal imaging, various training sessions, and educational information such as our Safety Topics, we provide specialized services to reduce loss potential, loss costs, and control unsafe acts and conditions.
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