 As a business owner, you know insurance is a necessity-- an expense of
doing business. Yet, the best scenario involves never having to use it. We
provide an array of Loss Control Services to help commercial clients avoid the
inconvenience and hassle associated with losses. Our goal is to promote
a safer work environment for you, your employees and your customers.
Our Loss Control Consultants aid clients through the following services:
- Identification and Risk Analysis of Physical Hazards related to all basic coverages:
Property, Workers, Compensation, General Liability, Fleet, etc.
- Management System Analysis and Risk Improvement.How
complete are management controls and procedures from a safety standpoint?
- Safety/Loss Control Program Development--Providing assistance in defining
and developing formal, documented programs required to run a business safely
and in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ergonomic Studies
- Training--Offering assistance for various common topics such as Accident
Investigation, Hazard Communications, Lockout/Tagout, Fork Lift Safety and more.
- Construction Jobsite Inspections
Loss Control helps everyone save money as we are all partners in risk
management! See below for helpful websites and safety programs you can
print and use in your work environment.
Just Click On the Safety Website
Safety is still a lot of "where can we find good information to use?" The good news is that more and more websites are
being developed and discovered. If you have received this information from us through e-mail or CD, please be sure to save it.
To view a website directly, select one of the blue website links located below.
Surfing the Web
There are more sites on the internet than what we have listed below. You
can conduct your own web search using your search engine. If you want
safety information on forklifts, enter "forklift + safety" or "powered industrial
trucks + safety". If you want information on specific hazards such as
lead, enter "lead + safety."
Updated
We reviewed the following sites in 2007 to verify they were still valid. However, we apologize for any of the sites
that may have changed or are not available since our last review.
Links to Safety websites:
 GENERAL SAFETY WEBSITES
- OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act)
An easy way to find the standards, and FREE training programs in PowerPoint, accident recordkeeping,
downloadable forms, downloadable pamphlets, free videos and DVDs, OSHA posters
in English and Spanish, etc. Small Business - Check out the Small
Business Handbook(2005) - complete with new and improved sample safety checklists.
- MIOSHA (Michigan OSHA Program)
Standards, recordkeeping and statistical information, FREE publications, forms, posters, etc.
- NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health)
Excellent site for FREE papers, procedures and programs
on topics such as asbestos, bloodborne pathogens, chemical safety, construction
safety, eye safety, heat stress, isocyanates, latex allergies, lead, metal
working fluids, noise & hearing, respirators, silica, etc.
- Tool Box Topics
Hundreds of FREE tool box safety talks, written safety
programs, PowerPoint safety programs and other information for Construction,
General Industry, Fleet and more. Provides audio safety talks in
English and Spanish with corresponding written pages
in English and Spanish.
- Safety Info
Written safety programs, safety forms & documents, safety training, interactive safety courses, references and other
safety information. Many FREE samples. You can subscribe to this site and download programs
in a Microsoft Word format. Many versions in Spanish.
- Compliance Magazine
FREE subscription to safety articles and safety product information.
- Industrial Hygiene
FREE subscription to Industrial Hygiene News. Newsletter/Magazine with safety articles,
products such as gas and noise monitors, ear plugs, respirators, etc.
- 3M Ergonomics
Excellent source for FREE work space ergonomic self-evaluations, products and more.
- Ergoweb
Ergonomic solutions, FREE newsletter, Ergonomics Today, with ergonomic articles, buyers guide,
resources, consulting services and software.
- The National Safety Council
The premier organization for safety programs, defensive driving, Safety & Health Magazine, safety poster
services, etc. You can subscribe to obtain full services as offered on this website.
- J.J. Keller
FREE Safety Product Catalogs - good for training materials, forms, etc. Excellent source of information for contractors.
- Hispanic Health Organization
National Alliance for Hispanic Health.
- Texas WC Commission
One of the best websites for Spanish information. Many FREE downloadable safety
programs, PowerPoint programs and more (also in Spanish). Scroll down to the individual entries.
- Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health (eLCOSH)
FREE tool box talks, pocket cards and other construction safety material in Spanish and
English.
- Georgia Tech University Safety
Many FREE downloadable safety programs, safety technical guides and sample written programs.
- State of Ohio Safety Department
Many FREE downloadable safety programs and related safety information.
- State of Wisconsin Safety and Loss Control Programs
FREE OSHA written compliance programs, safety and health guides, regulatory checklists and training tools.
- Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Safety manuals for specific contractor equipment (also in Spanish).
- 1safetysource
Hundreds of FREE downloadable PowerPoint safety programs, safety products,
safety posters, safety presentations and links to many other safety sites listed by subject matter.
- Institute for Business & Home Safety
Excellent information for property protection for flood, tornado, freezing weather, water & mold, hail, wildfire, plus
building codes and more.
VEHICLE/FLEET SAFETY WEBSITES
TRAINERS, SAFETY CONSULTING COMPANIES
- Find a Safety Trainer
This site is a service of National Safety Compliance. You can select a list of safety trainers for your state or
for the subject you select.
- United States Compliance
Environmental, Health and Safety Programs, Training, OSHA Compliance.
SAFETY VIDEOS/DVDs/CD-ROMs
Safety videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs are another tool to supplement your safety programs
and training. Most of these companies are selling this training material. However, you can rent safety videos
from National Resource Safety Center. You can conduct your own web search for similar
companies. Some states safety programs(e.g. MIOSHA) have their own free safety video loan program.
- Coastal Training Technologies Corp
Safety videos/DVDs/CD-ROMs. Under $500 per subject. Includes English and Spanish in same DVD, workbooks, posters,
quizzes, etc. You can preview online. Company will also mail you one for 7 day preview. Toll Free: 800-725-3418
- The Training Network
Various safety videos and other safety support. Toll Free: 800-397-5215
- CLMI - Blueprints for Safety
Safety videos/DVDs/CD-ROMs including Instructor's Guide, employee handbooks and workbooks for under $500. In
Spanish and English. Toll Free: 800-533-2767.
- National Resource Safety Center (NRSC)
Safety video rental company where you can view the summary of each video on-line. You can rent individual videos or for
under $500 a year you can become a member and get up to three videos at any one time.
- Department of Transportation (Illinois)
Hundreds of safety videos that you can get for FREE. Many products for highway/road contractors such as work zone
safety, flaggers, backhoes, asphalt paving, etc.
- National Safety Compliance
Safety videos/DVDs/CD-ROMs, booklets, manuals, training, FREE catalog.
- Black Mountain Safety Compliance
Inexpensive safety videos on many specific topics.
SAFETY AND LEGAL POSTERS
Most of these sites can be searched for on the web with a search of "safety posters".
LEGAL POSTERS - Those required by OSHA, federal and state governments. These legal
posters are several posters in one. They cost under $30.
- All About OSHA
This site not only has legal posters for every state, but also safety programs, safety videos/DVDs/CD-ROMs, etc.
- Labor Law Safety
Legal posters and other legal safety issues.
- Poster Compliance Center
Legal posters and posters for specific subjects such as fork lifts.
GENERAL SAFETY POSTERS - General industry and specific industry safety posters.
Some sites also have written safety programs, safety newsletters and other material. Most require you to subscribe to a
poster service. You can create your own search and find many more of these sites.
- Safety Smart
General safety poster service, FREE safety newsletter subscription and other safety promotion/awareness items.
- Business Know-How
Go to their site map and click on safety posters. Many posters for specific safety issues.
- Digital Photo Creations
Digital safety photos of a variety of safety issues, many generic.
- Clement
General safety posters, safety newsletters, safety calendars, etc.
- ABC Safety Glasses
General safety posters, safety equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, first aid, etc.
SAFETY SIGNS
- St. Claire - Free Safety Signs
FREE Safety signs in English and Spanish. Build your own safety signs. ANSI builder kit with ANSI
pictographs and symbols.
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
Industrial Hygiene is a part of most safety programs. You may need information on air sampling, hearing conservation, hazardous chemicals,
radiation, ergonomics, etc. The NIOSH site listed in our General Safety Websites has many of the answers and links to other sites.
Below are additional sites that will help you find an Industrial Hygienist in your area, or start a free
subscription to safety magazines that focus on these topics. The magazines are also sources for review of related products.
- Find an Industrial Hygienist
American Industrial Hygiene Association. Use this site to find an Industrial Hygiene company that will visit your operation and
conduct air sampling, respirator assessment, fit testing for respirators, etc. They can bring noise dosimeters and
provide around the clock noise monitoring for each shift, measure exposures in spray paint booths, silica dust at
the jobsite, etc. Go to their Consultants listing and consumer site, then enter the state where you are located.
- Industrial Hygiene News
Magazine mostly for products such as noise and gas monitors and general safety equipment. Good articles on topics such
as noise, heat stress, etc. FREE subscription. You can see most of the articles/information if
you go online.
- Industrial Safety & Hygiene News
ISHN Magazine lists safety products and has good articles on various safety topics. FREE
subscription and production information.
EMPLOYER LIABILITY
Employer Liability Safety
- HR-Guide.com
FREE Human Resource information on legal issues, legal resources, interviewing and other HR tips.
- J.J. Keller
Software for Human Resources issues such as sexual harassment, discrimination, termination, disciplinary action,
interviewing and hiring, etc. Designed for employees, supervisors and managers.
Technical Bulletins, Safety Program Development and Other Safety Information:
Sample Written Safety Programs in pdf and Microsoft Word for Downloading and Customizing:
Sample Safety Programs
The following sample safety programs are provided as a guide to assist employers and employees in complying with
the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as well as to provide other helpful information
to assist in the development of successful safety programs. They are not intended to supersede the requirements of OSHA standards.
An employer should review the standards for particular requirements that are applicable to their individual situation,
and make adjustments to these programs that are specific to their company. An employer will need to add information relevant to their
particular facility in order to develop an effective, comprehensive program.
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BloodBorne Pathogens
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Confined Space
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Construction
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Drug and Alcohol
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Emergency Planning
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Excavation
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Fall Protection
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Fire Prevention
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First Aid
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Flammable Liquids
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Forklift
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Hazard Communications
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Hazard Communications (MIOSHA)
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Hearing Conservation
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Hearing Conservation (Long Form)
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Industrial Safety
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Job Safety Analysis
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Lockout Tagout
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Lockout Tagout (MIOSHA)
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Personal Protective Equipment (MIOSHA)
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Respirators
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Respirators (Long Form)
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Retail Store
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Return To Work
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Safety Committee
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Scaffold
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Vehicle Fleet
PLEASE NOTE: You must have Adobe
Acrobat installed in order to access the PDF files above. Please take
a moment to download this free software if you do not already have it.
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