Top Welding Hazards and How to Stay Safe Welding is essential in many industries, but it comes with serious safety risks. Understanding these hazards and how to prevent them is critical for every welder. Below
7 Welding Hazards to Avoid
9 Ways to Take Personal Responsibility for Safety
Workplace safety is more than compliance—it’s a culture that protects lives and drives productivity. Even with robust safety standards and procedures, serious accidents can occur without consistent focus. To achieve a step change in safety
Mastering Chemical Burn Prevention: Proven Safety Tactics That Protect
Chemical burns are among the most devastating injuries that can occur in industrial environments. They are not just painful—they can be life-altering or even fatal. At Berkley Industrial Comp, we believe that awareness, training, and
Engulfment Hazards in the Workplace: What You Need to Know
Engulfment is a serious workplace hazard that occurs when a person becomes trapped by flowable materials—such as soil, sand, grain, or liquid—that can move rapidly, collapse without warning, or block escape routes. These incidents often
Beyond Coverage: How Berkley Industrial Comp Delivers More for Our Insureds – Season 9, Episode 118
In today’s complex and competitive workers’ compensation insurance market, businesses in high-hazard industries need more than just a policy—they need a partner. At Berkley Industrial Comp, we go beyond coverage to deliver unmatched value, expertise, and service that
Home Safe for the Holidays 2024 with Dave Rapacchietta, Season 8, Episode 98
In our latest podcast episode, we delve deep into the transformative journey of Dave Rapacchietta, a Senior Risk Management Consultant at Berkley Industrial Comp. His path from studying at West Virginia University to becoming a
Experience Modification Rate
What is the Experience Modification rate, and why are they important? An EMOD (Experience Modification) is a multiplier, and it is used to factor the cost of the premium. The most important number in EMODs
Suicide Prevention Techniques in the Construction Industry
For Immediate help, access the following resources:National Suicide Prevention LifelineCall 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)orLifeline Crisis ChatText "Hello" to 741741 Work-related stress is all around us, and workers in some industries, including the construction industry, are
Understanding EMODS with Dustin King – Blog – Season 5 – Episode 57
THE CAREER PATH FROM THE ARMY TO THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY WAS NOT PLANNED, BUT IT HAS BEEN A BLESSING: Dustin was in the Army and ROTC throughout college and wanted to continue his military career. He
Do You Know OSHA’s Guidelines for Injury Reporting?
Are You Aware? In 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). As part of the Occupation Safety and Health Act, OSHA’s purpose is “to assure safe and healthful working conditions” for men