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General Safety

Protect Your Eyes

Safety eyewear and face shields can save you from injuries which can lead to blindness. Prompt treatment of eye injuries reduces the risk of permanent damage.

Protect Your Eyes2018-01-29T17:36:42-08:00

Don’t Contract Out Personal Safety

Working with some contractors' employees can create challenges, not to mention anxiety and hazards. But with cooperation and understanding, job safety doesn't have to be "hit or miss."

Don’t Contract Out Personal Safety2018-01-29T17:35:13-08:00

Dangerous Digs

If you work in construction, or even if there is construction going on in your workplace, you need to be aware of the dangers associated with excavations.

Dangerous Digs2018-01-29T17:35:05-08:00

Eliminate the Pain of Contact Stress

Tom didn't realize it, but he was a victim of contact stress. For the past year the electronics assembly worker developed painful symptoms merely by resting his forearms against the edge of his workbench. It was starting to take a nasty toll.

Eliminate the Pain of Contact Stress2018-01-29T17:34:34-08:00

Survive the Drive this Winter

How This Affects You: Don't think fate wouldn't leave you stranded in a vehicle during a snow storm. This happened to school bus driver Carl Miller in Colorado.

Survive the Drive this Winter2018-01-29T17:34:07-08:00

Three-Point Rule Will Make You Safer

Whether workers climb a ladder or the steps to a large vehicle, failing to heed the three-point rule has resulted in many workplace injuries and deaths.

Three-Point Rule Will Make You Safer2018-01-29T17:34:03-08:00

10 Steps to Handle Small Gasoline Spills

You're steam cleaning the shop floor when you accidentally knock over a 5-gallon can of gasoline near the welding booth. Do you know what to do?

10 Steps to Handle Small Gasoline Spills2018-01-29T17:33:50-08:00

Reporting Injuries and Illness

Every workplace is a little different, but one thing they all have in common is the need and desire to keep workers as safe and free from injury or illness as possible.

Reporting Injuries and Illness2018-01-29T17:33:33-08:00

Carbon Monoxide Can Kill

When fuel is burned, carbon monoxide is a byproduct. This gas kills thousands of people at work and at home each year.

Carbon Monoxide Can Kill2018-01-29T17:33:25-08:00

Look Out For The Little Guy

All drivers need to watch out for small vehicles on the road – the compact car hiding in the truck driver's blind spot, the bicycle courier passing on the right side at an intersection and the oncoming motorcycle.

Look Out For The Little Guy2018-01-29T17:33:13-08:00

Avoiding Road Wrath

Keep control of your emotions when you drive. Take a few deep breaths, check your speedometer and slow down mentally and physically if necessary. Allow enough time to get to your destination, taking into account

Avoiding Road Wrath2018-01-29T17:32:50-08:00

Now Hear This!

Too much noise can cause permanent hearing loss. It develops gradually and without pain, but noise-induced hearing loss cannot be reversed.

Now Hear This!2018-01-29T17:32:24-08:00

Moving Materials Pain-free

Boxes and cartons The best way to carry boxes and cartons is to grip them at opposite top and bottom corners. Carry sacked materials the same way, and against your waist if possible. Don't strain

Moving Materials Pain-free2018-01-29T17:32:20-08:00

Workplace First Aid

The first few minutes are important for the survival of any accident victim. If you can provide prompt and proper first aid while waiting for medical assistance to arrive, you greatly increase your co-worker's chance for a complete recovery.

Workplace First Aid2018-01-29T17:31:38-08:00

Prevent Eye Injuries

Eyes are one of the most vulnerable parts of the body. They are susceptible to all kinds of injuries in the workplace if they are not properly protected.

Prevent Eye Injuries2018-01-29T17:31:18-08:00

Pretzel Postures Pose Problems

Do you often need to make strange or awkward movements to get your work done? Long reaches, twists, bends and stretches put your shoulders, back and elbows in uncomfortable and unnatural positions. These postures can

Pretzel Postures Pose Problems2018-01-29T17:31:06-08:00

Chemicals: Common but Deadly

Chemicals, even ordinary cleaning solutions, pose a risk to all workers. Chemicals can be inhaled, absorbed through the skin or eyes, swallowed or ingested through objects that have been contaminated, such as cigarettes. Some chemicals

Chemicals: Common but Deadly2018-01-29T17:30:32-08:00

Stay Safe Around Gas Cylinders

These cylinders have numerous applications, from breathing and welding to sample testing. The gases commonly found in them include oxygen, nitrogen, acetylene, chlorine and liquid propane (LPG). Many cylinders contain high pressure and will hurtle

Stay Safe Around Gas Cylinders2018-01-29T17:30:17-08:00

Lock Out Hazardous Energy

You must take steps to prevent equipment from becoming energized while it is being worked on. The energy can be pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, chemical or thermal. There can be other sources as well —

Lock Out Hazardous Energy2018-01-29T17:30:08-08:00

Headlights To See And Be Seen

Your headlights are especially important for safe travel during the winter. In addition to the long hours of darkness, weather conditions such as fog, snow, sleet and rain reduce the ability to see and to

Headlights To See And Be Seen2018-01-29T17:29:39-08:00

Save Face – And Your Eyes

The need for face and eye protection in the workplace is highlighted by eye doctors. The American Academy of Ophthalmology warns that even leisure-time yard work can permanently injure or blind, by one careless moment.

Save Face – And Your Eyes2018-01-29T17:29:31-08:00

Safety Shower Drills

Your workplace is most likely equipped with safety showers and eyewash stations and you may have used them. Not only are they used in emergency situations to wash away harmful chemicals or put out clothing

Safety Shower Drills2018-01-29T17:29:21-08:00

Contact Us

Phone Number: 800.774.2755

Fax: 800.326.2864

Email: support@coactionspecialty.com

Mailing Address

Coaction Specialty Insurance

412 Mount Kemble Ave.

Morristown, NJ 07960

What Should I Do After An Event Occurs?

Report the loss as soon as possible to claims@coactionspecialty.com or call 800.774.2755 (Option #1 for reporting a new claim, Option #2 for all other existing claims).

When Should I Notify Coaction About A Claim?

Immediately. When filing a claim, notify Coaction by contacting us either via email at claims@coactionspecialty.com, by phone at 800.774.2755 (Option #1 for reporting a new claim, Option #2 for all other existing claims) or fax 800.326.2864.

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