FCCI Risk Control

Winter officially starts on December 21. It’s important to protect ourselves from seasonal illnesses like colds, flu and other respiratory viruses. Extra care goes a long way in keeping everyone healthier through the chilly months. ❄️ Businesses should proactively plan, equip and train workers to prevent illness, injuries and fatalities during dangerous weather conditions. 🥶 Check out these OSHA workplace tips to help employees stay healthy when temperatures drop and the snow flies. https://lnkd.in/e78CMECU #WinterWellness #StayHealthy #FluSeason #RiskControl

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NEW EPISODE - AGRIBUSINESS SAFETY Tony Williams, MBA, Risk Control Supervisor, FCCI Agribusiness, joins Brian Harris, CPCU, ARM, CFPS, Director of Risk Control, and Ralph Hines, Risk Control Specialist, to discuss Agribusiness Safety. Topics include the challenges associated with working in confined spaces, fleet safety and equipment and machinery fire safety. Listen now. https://ow.ly/Xa2A50TGCQA

As FIRE PREVENTION WEEK kicks off from October 6-12, it’s a crucial time for all of us to renew our commitment to safety. For businesses, ensuring fire safety isn't just a regulatory requirement—it's a moral obligation. Here are some key steps to consider: 1. Make sure your fire escape routes are clearly marked and accessible. Regularly review and practice evacuation plans with your team. 2. Schedule and execute fire drills to ensure everyone knows their role and can react swiftly in an emergency. 3. Verify that fire alarms, extinguishers and sprinklers are in working order. Regular maintenance is essential to keeping these systems reliable. 4. Offer training on fire prevention, including safe practices for handling flammable materials and the importance of keeping exits clear. 5. Keep storage areas organized and free of clutter, and ensure electrical systems are regularly checked by professionals. By taking these steps, we not only safeguard our assets but also protect the lives of our employees and customers. Let's make FIRE PREVENTION WEEK a time to reaffirm our dedication to safety and prepare for the unexpected. https://ow.ly/9xit50TqkN6

FCCI recognizes SAFE + SOUND WEEK: August 12-18, 2024 Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August and facilitated by the Occupational & Safety Health Administration (OSHA). It recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe. Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness, improving sustainability and the bottom line. Safe workplaces are sound businesses. Every workplace should have a safety and health program that includes: MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP: A commitment from the top to implement a program and use it to drive continuous improvement in safety and health. WORKER PARTICIPATION: Effective safety and health programs tap into workers' collective experiences, knowledge and insights to find solutions to workplace safety and health challenges. SYSTEMATIC PROCESS: Every effective safety and health program has a process for identifying and controlling workplace hazards. #SafeAndSoundAtWork.

Brian Harris, CPCU, ARM, CFPS, Director of Risk Control, is joined by special guest Shane Ray, President of the National Fire Sprinkler Association. Listen as they discuss fire sprinklers, why a properly functioning fire sprinkler system is crucial to more than the structure itself and emerging trends in fire suppression systems. https://ow.ly/WNar50SU5G3

NEW EPISODE - FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS Brian Harris, Director of Risk Control, and Ralph Hines, Risk Control Specialist, share their insights and expertise on fall prevention and ladder safety in the workplace. https://ow.ly/9vJm50SH3MJ #RiskControl

HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION As temperatures rise, the likelihood of heat illness also increases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heat illness occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature. The body temperature rises, sweating stops because the body can’t cool or heat itself and mental confusion begins. Muscles may twitch and shallow breathing may make it difficult to recover. Here are some factual tips to help you and others stay safe in the heat: 1. Stay hydrated even if you don’t feel thirsty. 2. Wear loose-fitting and lightweight clothing. Avoid dark colors that absorb sun rays. 3. Know the signs. Symptoms include weakness, cold and clammy skin, nausea or vomiting. If you experience these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. 4. If possible, stay indoors. By following these tips, you can reduce the risk of heat-related illness. Let’s beat the heat together! https://lnkd.in/eG38KEH #HeatSafety #StayHydrated #SummerSafety

TRENCH SAFETY STAND DOWN WEEK (June 17-23) Trench Safety Stand Down focuses on trench and excavation hazards, aiming to reinforce the importance of using trench protective systems and protecting workers from hazards such as: - Collapsing trenches or cave-ins. - Falling into trenches. - Being struck by hazards from equipment. - Breathing toxic gases. The goal is to reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries that occur each year. By conducting a Trench Safety Stand Down, employers can help raise awareness about these hazards. Employers from various industries, including utility construction, contractors and insurance carriers, are encouraged to participate in this event to improve outcomes, develop important skills, foster teamwork and raise awareness to always be safe. https://nuca.com/tssd/ #TrenchSafetyStandDown #Safety365 #TSSD24

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season in the Northern Hemisphere officially begins on June 1, 2024, and ends on November 30, 2024. It covers the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Experts predict an active hurricane season with up to 23 named storms, including 11 hurricanes and five Category 3 or higher “major” hurricanes. It's never too early to prepare for a hurricane. Businesses and individuals can be proactive in protecting against property damage and loss of life in the event of a hurricane. Watch this video from FCCI to learn more about hurricane preparedness. https://lnkd.in/de6cb6Ag