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General Safety

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

Steer Clear of Heavy Lifting

Look for ways to avoid lifting. This doesn't mean you should hide in the storeroom when something needs to be lifted. It means you should try to come up with strategies for getting your work done without heavy lifting.

Steer Clear of Heavy Lifting2018-01-29T17:28:56-08:00

Harassment Hurts

This kind of behavior is not tolerated in the workplace. If you ever find yourself a target of harassment, you do not have to put up with it. You have the law on your side

Harassment Hurts2018-01-29T17:28:44-08:00

Keep Safety On Hand

The worst, of course, would be an amputation – cutting off a hand or fingers. An amputation can be fatal because of the loss of blood, shock, infection or other effects. An amputation can happen

Keep Safety On Hand2018-01-29T17:28:16-08:00

Lockout/Tagout/Tryout: Your Key to Safety

Meanwhile, Bill the operator returned from his break. He did not see John and there was no indication the machine was under repair. Assuming his machine was ready to run, Bill started it. He had

Lockout/Tagout/Tryout: Your Key to Safety2018-01-29T17:28:02-08:00

Chemical Burns Require Quick Response

If you work with chemicals, make sure you are familiar with the first aid required in case of exposure. This information is located on the chemical label and on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Chemical Burns Require Quick Response2018-01-29T17:27:57-08:00

Operating a Forklift Requires Training

Forklift safety is an essential part of warehouse and housekeeping safety. A forklift incident can easily injure its driver, as well as workers who share floor space with forklifts.

Operating a Forklift Requires Training2018-01-29T17:27:44-08:00

Teaching Workers to Conduct Better Fire Safety Inspections

Safety Management Tools – Inspections Teaching Workers to Conduct Better [...]

Teaching Workers to Conduct Better Fire Safety Inspections2018-01-25T22:59:42-08:00

Workplace Emergency Preparedness Checklist

This emergency preparedness checklist can help you ready your workplace [...]

Workplace Emergency Preparedness Checklist2018-01-23T06:36:00-08:00

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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