Many projects require a shovel or other excavator – laying an irrigation system, installing a fence, landscaping, maintenance, and so on. While digging may seem like a fairly safe activity, pre-existing underground utility lines may pose hidden threats. According to the Common Ground Alliance, an underground utility line is damaged once every six minutes. This… Read More
accident safety
Basic Ladder Safety in the Workplace
Use ladders safely so workers don’t fall down on the job At some point or another, we’ve all needed to retrieve an object or perform a task at a height that’s just beyond our reach. When that happens, are your tribal employees reaching for approved ladders or stepstools or the most convenient substitute? Ground-level falls… Read More
Beyond face masks: Workplace Personal Protective Equipment
In the era of COVID-19, everyday safety essentials include face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and other equipment that helps stop the spread of infection. While these are important materials in terms of the pandemic, workplace personal protective equipment, or PPE, goes a step further. Multiple workplace situations may require PPE. While 2020 has been the… Read More
Safe driving management tips to reduce your risk
Use these safe driving tips to help you better manage your drivers Particularly now, during the coronavirus pandemic, you may be using several of your employees as delivery drivers. That’s why we’re offering these safe driving management tips for you as a tribal business owner. Whether you have a fleet of vehicles, just one delivery… Read More
Ergonomics on the job: Comfort for Tribal employees
Keep workers safe with ergonomics on the job When we hear the term ergonomics on the job, we often think office environments. Actually, ergonomics is applicable in any job position or work assignment. It’s the science of fitting the job to the worker (not the worker to the job) in order to reduce stress… Read More
Safety Leadership: The Ultimate Risk Management Strategy
How safety leadership enhances your risk management program Safety leadership is a key factor in every company’s risk management strategy. Every organization wants to be safe, but what constitutes as safe practice for one may not be adequate for another. Tackling safety can be a daunting prospect. It can be tempting to simply compile a… Read More
Back-to-school safety tips: Protecting young pedestrians and bicyclists
Help your insurance clients protect their school kids It’s back-to-school time. Parents have armed their kids with notebooks, pencils, crayons and more – but have your clients armed their kids with safety tips? Some 301 school-age children (18 and younger) were killed in school transportation-related crashes from 2006 to 2015, according to the National… Read More
Ensure recreational water safety this summer
More fun in the sun with recreational water safety With soaring temperatures and sunny days, summertime sees high rates of recreational water activity. Unfortunately, these pastimes are not risk-free: each year thousands of people are injured, contract water-borne illness, or drown. If your tribe or tribal enterprise owns an aquatic facility or manages natural water… Read More
Tribal fireworks display safety tips
How to keep your tribal fireworks display safe No matter the occasion or event, fireworks are a great way to celebrate and attract visitors. Fireworks bring with them the potential for explosive risk for your tribe, however, so be sure to put the safety of the operators and spectators first. Below we’ve listed a number… Read More
Tribal park maintenance safety tips
Help park visitors stay safe outdoors with these park maintenance safety tips Your tribe’s parks and playgrounds are ideal places for adults and children to spend recreational time together, and you can ensure their safety with these park maintenance safety tips. If not properly maintained, these venues can pose more of a hazard than… Read More