VAN LANGHAM IS THE DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT (RAMP TEAM) AT BERKLEY INDUSTRIAL COMP: He has an extensive background in mining and has worked at every level, starting from general laborer to safety manager. He previously owned a consultant business and was a subcontractor for Berkley Industrial Comp (formerly American Mining Insurance), performing site visits. When Berkley Industrial Comp asked him to work for them full-time, he called it the “greatest decision he has ever made.” He has been working at Berkley Industrial Comp for almost seven years.
THE RAMP TEAM IS DIFFERENT THAN LOSS CONTROL: The majority of the RAMP (Risk Assessment Management and Prevention) Team have work experience in the field. They merge that knowledge into a consultant role rather than an inspector role. They try to offer solutions. They provide a different set of eyes and really want to help. They offer proactive services instead of just visiting when an injury occurs after the fact. Customers can also utilize “The Risk Management Center.”
THE RISK MANAGEMENT CENTER IS OFFERED TO OUR CUSTOMERS FREE OF CHARGE: The Risk Management Center has over two hundred safety videos in English and Spanish that our customers can pull up and utilize at any time. Customers can also track the training of their workforce and assign training to their workers via the Risk Management Center. The RAMP Team also sends our customers monthly safety blasts and discusses trends in the high-hazard industry. The RAMP Team wants to be an extension of your safety department and serve as a partner. They want our customers to feel comfortable calling when things are bad as well as when they are good.
HE WAS A PREVIOUS GUEST ON “ADJUSTED” IN SEASON ONE: His Episode was “Building a Safety Culture, Season 1, Episode 10,” and he discussed the challenges of building a safety culture but also how rewarding it can be. We are so happy to have him back to discuss the RAMP Team’s Annual Campaign, ”Home Safe for the Holidays.”
EVERY YEAR, OUR RAMP TEAM HAS A HOME SAFE FOR THE HOLIDAYS CAMPAIGN: While the Holidays are a wonderful time of year, they are also very challenging when it comes to safety. There are multiple things competing for our attention, such as celebrations, sports championships, holiday meals, and get-togethers. Statistics have shown that workplace injuries increase during this time of year. The campaign focuses on “Gravity, Wheels, and Complacency.” The campaign started with Gravity, which the RAMP Team focuses on preventing falls from ladders and other types of heights. Wheels are another focus, particularly tire blowouts, getting on and off trucks, and turnovers in mine sites. Complacency initially led to the Home Safe for the Holidays campaign because people are distracted, and when they have been at their jobs for a very long time, they forget how dangerous their job really is. Their guard comes down, and that is when injuries can occur.
THE GOAL IS TO GET EVERYONE HOME SAFE EACH AND EVERY DAY: Berkley Industrial Comp also has a YouTube Channel and videos on our website. If you are interested in partnering with us or want further information, please visit www.berkindcomp.com. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!!