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
WHAT IS THE ANNUAL “HOME SAFE FOR THE HOLIDAYS” CAMPAIGN? Every October through the end of December, our RAMP (Risk, Assessment, Management, and Prevention) Team launches a safety initiative to help our customers. This campaign aims
The R.A.M.P. Team (Risk Assessment, Management, & Prevention) will be launching a year-long safety initiative highlighting the Top 10 Most Frequent Cited OSHA violations. OSHA’s “Top 10” list provides employers with valuable insight into not
For the next two weeks, our R.A.M.P. Team (Risk Assessment, Management, & Prevention) will partner with insureds to focus on the third Major Key hazard area: COMPLACENCY. This includes many different types of injuries that could have
In order to maintain safety at a level that prevents injuries, we first have to work on dealing with the emotional issues so the focus is on good decision-making. Realize that safety is both art
Pinch points are present in most mechanical devices that, in its operation, might pose a risk of injury to body parts. A pinch point is defined as any point where it is possible for a
5S is a foundation for more disciplined actions. It enhances housekeeping but it is not housekeeping. 5S must be a team effort and the results must enable anyone to “tell at a glance” what is
What’s a Near Miss? Usually, a near miss or hit is defined as an accident that almost happened. For example, the situation where someone trips and almost falls down the stairs but manages to grab
Have you ever found yourself reading an incident report concerning an injury to a worker or damage to equipment and wondered “how in the world did that happen?” More than likely it happened because someone