Do you have a cell phone policy?

Distracted drivers put us all at risk. If you have employees who drive on the job, either their own vehicles or company vehicles, you should address driving issues as part of your overall safety program.<br>
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The fire triangle

Burns are one of the most, if not the most, painful of injuries. Anything you can do to prevent unexpected fires will of course decrease the likelihood of experiencing, or causing someone else to experience, a burn injury. One of the basic ways to prevent burns is to eliminate what is needed for fire to be possible.
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Investigate and manage

A company with a good safety culture utilizes all of the appropriate elements in reducing and eliminating accidents and the associated costs. It also recognize that if an accident occurs, then there are necessary steps to help control the cost. Those steps include appropriate reporting and an effective investigation. The accident investigation determines the root cause(s) and paves the way to implement corrective actions to prevent it from happening again.t not be so fortunate.
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Be safe hanging holiday lights

The holidays are about here, and that means it's time to drag out the lights and get ready for that annual competition of seeing which business or home can make its electric meter turn the fastest during the last half of December.
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Prevent winter accidents

It is the winter season and time to start to think about prevention of winter accidents. When most of us think of winter accidents, we think of snow removal injuries such as back strain or snow blower accidents. What most of us don’t think about is the other type of injuries such as slip and falls or auto-related incidents. Are we prepared for these?
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Investigate 'close calls'

Many accidents occur without causing injury or damage at all. We call these “close calls.” But these “close calls” are just as serious as those in which someone is hurt. All "close calls" should be investigated.
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Heat can kill

Hot summer temperatures can be especially harmful for those who work or play outdoors in direct sunlight or in hot environments, making them susceptible to heat-induced illnesses such as heat stress, heat exhaustion or the more serious heat stroke. Take steps to prevent these serious problems.
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Check before you go

In winter or summer, it's a good idea to check road conditions before you travel.
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Make most of accident report

Are accident investigations proactive or reactive. They’re both, and they pay off!
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Oh my aching back!

September and October is the time to complete those summer cleanup and other projects that you have been putting off both at work and at home. As you try to get all that heavy lifting done in time, take a moment to make sure it is done in a "back-safe" manner.
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Be safe this holiday season

We wish everyone the best this holiday season. As you carry on your activities, remember that safety takes no holiday. So with that in mind, here are some ladder safety tips for the holidays.

Emergency alert system available

If you have a cell phone and the ability to receive text messages, you can take advantage of an emergency alert system offered by the Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security: the Idaho State Alert & Warning System. Read more.

Housekeeping is everyone's responsibilty

Poor housekeeping is a contributing factor to many accidents in all different kinds of environments. These accidents can result in minor slips and embarrassments. They can also result in debilitating injuries and fatalities. Read more.

Deadly heat

It has been a cool, wet spring this year in most of Idaho. But we all know that will change. Summer will come and with it will be heat, potentially deadly heat. Read more.

Are you ready to ride?

Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed or injured in accidents involving all-terrain vehicles or other off-road vehicles. Do your employees have the proper training? Read more.