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Safety Tips for Operating a Mini-Excavator - 12/22/08 11:16 PM
Running an excavator can get a bit tricky. Here are a few tips on handling a mini-excavator:
Car rules apply: fasten your seatbelt and make sure you're strapped in tightly enough. Make sure you've checked the fuel before you begin your shift. Enforce daily maintenance checks on the excavator to make sure everything is in order. Areas where the excavator is in use should be clearly marked to cut down on injuries to passersby. Wear protective sunglasses to keep the sun's glare from blocking your vision while you're operating the excavator. Don't undercut the tracks during excavation. This could result in a … (0 comments)
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Keeping Safe in a Quake - 12/17/08 06:13 PM
Anyone who's lived in California for a number of years has most likely been through an earthquake. Most of the time, people say they're not a huge deal, but if you go through the right kind, you know that they can be very damaging. Here are a few tips on staying safe in a quake:
Are you inside a building?Don't run outside or attempt to use an elevator! Immediately get onto the floor and underneath a table or a doorframe. Hold on until the shaking stops. If there's nothing around to get under or hold onto, cover your head with your … (1 comments)
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Keeping Your Religious Organization Safe for Everyone - 12/17/08 03:55 PM
Churches, temples, and other religious organizations should be places of peace and happiness, not claims and lawsuits. Are you sure that the place of worship that you’re involved with is covered in case of accidents?
Children are a part of almost every type of religious organization. When it comes to churches, many of them have playgrounds. Does your insurance cover accidents that may happen on the playground? And what about other areas that may be hazardous for children, like baptismal pools, ladders, steep stairways, and parking lots?
Does your house of worship use candles, lanterns, or any other type of fire-bearing … (0 comments)
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Artisan Contractors Safety On Site - 12/08/08 06:22 PM
As an artisan contractor, you must be prepared for accidents which occur during work, as many general contractors do not fully discuss artisan contractor insurance before beginning a project. Improper understanding of coverage can lead to disagreements and even pricey lawsuits.
Here are a few ways to cut down on accidents on the job site:
• When it comes to training employees, make sure they are thoroughly and fully trained on ALL safety rules. Review with them to make sure they are entirely clear. Monitor them once they begin to make sure they’re following through.
• Perform regular inspections on any … (0 comments)
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Tips for Restaurant Kitchen Safety - 12/05/08 11:10 AM
Restaurant owners know that their kitchens can be dangerous places, considering the type of equipment used. Many accidents are caused by simple lack of knowledge of how to use the devices of a regular restaurant kitchen. It doesn’t matter if it’s a new employee or someone who’s worked there for a decade – no one is exempt from mistakes. A new employee can be improperly trained or inexperienced, and an older employee can be so used to (i.e., comfortable with) the machinery that they are rushing and chop off a finger.
Restaurants use things like mixers, grinders, slicers, choppers, and cutters. … (0 comments)
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