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Concrete Products Manufacturer Cited for 35 Serious, Repeat and Other Violations

Twenty-five serious citations were issued for alleged hazards including bridge [...]

Concrete Products Manufacturer Cited for 35 Serious, Repeat and Other Violations2018-02-07T12:02:20-08:00

Forklift Operator Training Safety Video – SPANISH

This program utilizes video shot on location as well as 3D animations to train new or experienced employees in the importance of safe operation and the responsibilities of professional lift truck operations, and the skills and techniques operators can use to help ensure workplace safety and incident prevention. 

Forklift Operator Training Safety Video – SPANISH2018-02-06T20:37:09-08:00

Forklift Safety: The Experienced Operator – (14 min.)

Safe operation of a forklift begins before the operator ever starts to drive the lift truck. It begins with the operator’s mental state of mind.
(13 minutes)

Forklift Safety: The Experienced Operator – (14 min.)2018-02-06T20:34:22-08:00

Hand Safety – You Control It Safety Video

A hand injury occurs in the workplace every 32-seconds. Though they usually do not grab the headlines and are not fatal in nature, over 16 million individuals seek emergency care each year for hand injuries. Hands are often in the forefront of the specific task being performed and thus exposed to more risks.
(13 minutes)

Hand Safety – You Control It Safety Video2018-02-06T20:34:11-08:00

Don’t Get Caught Between a Truck and a Hard Place

The space between a loading dock and a truck trailer is one of the most dangerous in any plant. But no matter how fast things move for just-in-time shipping, you should always make time for safety.

Don’t Get Caught Between a Truck and a Hard Place2018-01-29T22:49:19-08:00

Don’t Get Caught With Your Guard Down

Getting caught in machinery is every worker's nightmare, but you can prevent it from becoming yours with a little vigilance.

Don’t Get Caught With Your Guard Down2018-01-29T22:44:49-08:00

Stay Alert to Stay Alive

Struck-by and caught-between hazards account for over 1,500 workplace deaths a year and are present in almost every industry sector.

Stay Alert to Stay Alive2018-01-29T18:00:14-08:00

Maintain a Clean Workplace Together

Maintain a Clean Workplace Together2018-01-29T17:53:42-08:00

Pressure Vessels are Unforgiving of Poor Treatment

If pressure vessels are improperly operated or improperly maintained, they can fail catastrophically, potentially flattening buildings and killing workers and people living in the area.

Pressure Vessels are Unforgiving of Poor Treatment2018-01-29T17:52:52-08:00

Machines in Motion Mean Danger

It’s a simple fact: Machines need to move to perform their tasks. Whether it’s a conveyor belt carrying raw material to a mixing tank, power presses bending sheet metal or a drill press punching holes in a piece of wood, they all operate by movements that cause a serious risk to workers.

Machines in Motion Mean Danger2018-01-29T17:47:29-08:00

Safety Tips for Those Working Around Water

People who aren’t expecting to end up in water often are not prepared for that possibility and the results can be tragic. Every year in the United States and Canada, an estimated 3,800 people drown, with many of these victims being people who ended up in the water unintentionally.

Safety Tips for Those Working Around Water2018-01-29T17:47:24-08:00

High Pressure Danger With Compressed Air

Compressed air can make short work of everything from changing tires to nailing and stapling, but its power demands respect.

High Pressure Danger With Compressed Air2018-01-29T17:43:51-08:00

Skid-Steer Loader Safety

Wherever heavy work needs to be done in a small space, the skid-steer loader can be found. Carelessness around or in operating these machines can injure or kill you.

Skid-Steer Loader Safety2018-01-29T17:43:29-08:00

Immobilize With the Proper Lockout Procedure

Lockout procedures eliminate the chance a machine could become energized whenever it is being cleaned, repaired, maintained, or unjammed.

Immobilize With the Proper Lockout Procedure2018-01-29T17:42:41-08:00

Forklift Safety Involves Everyone! – SPANISH

Qué tiene que ver usted con la seguridad de los montacargas?

Forklift Safety Involves Everyone! – SPANISH2018-01-29T17:40:59-08:00

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

Get A Lift Out Of Your Job

Workers in health care, warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, retail and many other industry sectors have to lift and move people and materials as part of their jobs.

Get A Lift Out Of Your Job2018-01-29T17:31:43-08:00

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

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

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

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

Six Facts on Machine Related Injuries

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Six Facts on Machine Related Injuries2018-01-26T22:41:32-08:00

Six Facts on Machine Related Accidents

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Six Facts on Machine Related Accidents2018-01-24T14:16:04-08:00

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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