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Bixby Zane Insurance Services specializes in providing traditional to high risk Workers' Comp. to California companies at the lowest rate possible.
PPE…. Quite possibly one of the most important acronyms in the loss prevention and safety world
Whenever a close call occurs, 3 important steps need to be put into action: identify the cause(s), report to supervisor or foreman, take corrective actions. These can range from an equipment failure (unguarded machine or improper use), an environmental influence (weather, noise or lighting) or human error (lack of communication, PPE usage or poor concentration). is communication will allow the supervisor to assess what types of controls (engineering or administrative) or additional training are needed to prevent the exposure in the future. Proper assessment of the cause, timely reporting to management is the best way to achieve that corrective action.
To help bring awareness to workers and mitigate these risks, OSHA along with NIOSH has launched a new app designed to address weather-related hazards for workers during summer months. It also provides signs and symptoms for many different heat-related illnesses and first aid procedures if you or one of your workers are affected. * Editable location, temperature, and humidity controls for calculation of variable conditions * Signs and symptoms and first aid information for heat-related illnesses According to OSHA, “extreme heat exposure is the leading cause of death among weather-related hazards, prompting more than 65,000 emergency room visits annually. ” NIOSH recommends several measures to help workers stay safe in hot conditions: * Provide an adequate supply of cool water and encourage frequent consumption.
Being able to immediately assess potential dangers, the condition of the injured workers, administer care and or contact proper emergency personnel is critical. If an employee has fallen, been struck by a falling object, been shocked or injured by a piece of machinery, co-workers need to be certain that the area is safe to enter. When an worksite emergency or accident occurs, who is the best suited to give initial care, who should be contacted for emergency treatment or transport and who should be notified with your workers’ compensation provider to assist in the best treatment are all important decisions. Worksites and areas as well as work vehicles need to be equipped with proper care stations and or kits including phone numbers for local emergency responders and contact information for their workers‘ compensation claim’s hotline.