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Fundamentals of First Aid: Burns

A burn means more than the burning sensation associated with this injury. Burns cause skin damage because the skin cells die. Burns can happen at work and outside of work. In fact, burns are one of the most common household injuries, especially among children.

Fundamentals of First Aid: Burns2018-09-23T04:53:15-07:00

Fundamentals of First Aid: Poisoning

Poisoning, accidental or intentional, causes significant harm or death to many US and Canadian people. Poisoning takes many forms as harmful chemicals can be breathed in, swallowed, touched or injected.

Fundamentals of First Aid: Poisoning2018-09-16T12:52:24-07:00

Fundamentals of First Aid: Electrical Burns

An electrical burn occurs when skin meets an electrical voltage. It does not always leave a significant burn to the skin, but the electricity can cause significant internal damage to nerves, muscles and internal organs.

Fundamentals of First Aid: Electrical Burns2018-09-16T12:16:03-07:00

Sexual Harassment: Defining Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual harassment is defined as any conduct, comment, gesture, or contact of a sexual nature that is likely to cause offence or humiliation to any employee; or that might, on reasonable grounds, be perceived by that employee as placing a condition of a sexual nature on employment or on any opportunity for training or promotion.

Sexual Harassment: Defining Sexual Harassment in the Workplace2018-09-08T21:45:44-07:00

Fundamentals of First Aid – Fractures

A fracture is the medical term for a broken bone. The break can be along the length of the bone or across the bone, so it looks as though the bone has snapped. These are generally clean breaks but sometimes the bone can fracture in several places, especially if the fracture is caused by a fall from a great height or from being crushed.

Fundamentals of First Aid – Fractures2018-09-08T02:55:48-07:00

6 Tips for Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Workplace

Slips, trips, and falls are consistently rank as one of the top 2 causes of injuries and deaths on the job. Our contributor, Zachary O’Dell from SafetyLine asks, “Have you taken these 6 precautions to avoid injuries in your own workplace?”

6 Tips for Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Workplace2018-09-04T00:01:51-07:00

Stopping Slips, Trips, and Falls

Slip, trip, and fall injuries are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries and death. The falls from slips and trips can lead to disabling injuries, traumatic brain injuries, surgeries, and countless hours in rehab. These types of injuries are painful and costly and can put stress on your relationships, lead to depression, anxiety, and in some cases post-traumatic stress disorder, or PSTD.

Stopping Slips, Trips, and Falls2018-09-02T00:01:50-07:00

Workplan: Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Flammable and combustible liquids can create a fire and explosion risk. Fortunately, most of the risk can be eliminated through careful use, storage, and disposal. This Workplan sets out a strategy you can implement over a 30-day period (and beyond) to prevent flammable and combustible liquid fires, fatalities, injuries and costly citations.

Workplan: Flammable and Combustible Liquids2018-08-04T10:29:44-07:00

Putting Out Fires

Workplace fire safety is about preventing fires from starting —but also vital is dealing with a fire when it does start. If fire breaks out in your workplace, do your workers know what to do?

Putting Out Fires2018-08-01T00:04:13-07:00

Fundamentals of First Aid – Choking

When someone is choking with a completely blocked airway, no oxygen can enter the lungs. The brain is extremely sensitive to a lack of oxygen and begins to die within four to six minutes. Irreversible brain death occurs in as little as 10 minutes.

Fundamentals of First Aid – Choking2018-08-01T00:02:24-07:00

Workplan – Sexual Harassment and Your Responsibilities for Preventing It

From a moral and legal standpoint, it is simply unacceptable to ignore the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Workplan – Sexual Harassment and Your Responsibilities for Preventing It2018-06-29T19:57:09-07:00

Checklist for Anti-Harassment Policy

An anti-harassment policy is a key component of a complete harassment prevention effort.

Checklist for Anti-Harassment Policy2018-06-26T19:23:44-07:00

Heart Attack and Stroke in the Work Place: Do you know the Warning Signs?

Heart Attack and Stroke in the Work Place: Do you [...]

Heart Attack and Stroke in the Work Place: Do you know the Warning Signs?2018-05-31T11:35:42-07:00

Fall Hazards and Falls from Heights

Download Instructor-Led Material Hand Out PowerPoint Quiz Safety Talk What’s [...]

Fall Hazards and Falls from Heights2018-05-01T11:45:00-07:00

US Army Cited for Alleged Repeat, Serious Safety Violations

OSHA has issued citations for eight alleged serious safety violations [...]

US Army Cited for Alleged Repeat, Serious Safety Violations2018-03-15T08:57:20-07:00

Theme Park Cited for Alleged Multiple Serious and Repeat Violations Carrying Total Penalties of $117,700

An OSHA safety inspection resulted in citations for 34 serious [...]

Theme Park Cited for Alleged Multiple Serious and Repeat Violations Carrying Total Penalties of $117,7002018-03-10T00:55:49-08:00

Understanding Chemical Labels and Pictograms

Download Instructor-Led Material Hand Out PowerPoint Quiz Safety Talk What’s [...]

Understanding Chemical Labels and Pictograms2018-03-01T21:19:11-08:00

Understanding Safety Data Sheets

Download Instructor-Led Material Hand Out PowerPoint Quiz Safety Talk What’s [...]

Understanding Safety Data Sheets2018-03-01T21:02:54-08:00

Overhead Door Manufacturer Cited for 32 Alleged Serious Safety and Health Violations

OSHA says an inspection revealed that employees of a Georgia [...]

Overhead Door Manufacturer Cited for 32 Alleged Serious Safety and Health Violations2018-02-22T10:56:46-08:00

New Hampshire Manufacturer Cited for 66 Alleged Violations

Proposed penalties of $134,900 have been issued to a company [...]

New Hampshire Manufacturer Cited for 66 Alleged Violations2018-02-20T20:16:18-08:00

Metal Casting Supplier Cited for 33 Serious Violations Facing $96,000 in Proposed Fines

An OSHA inspection found that the company allegedly failed to [...]

Metal Casting Supplier Cited for 33 Serious Violations Facing $96,000 in Proposed Fines2018-02-18T14:53:27-08:00

Manufacturing Plant Issued 30 Alleged Serious Violations Under OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program

An OSHA inspection found alleged hazards associated with cranes, scaffolds, [...]

Manufacturing Plant Issued 30 Alleged Serious Violations Under OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program2018-02-15T12:37:47-08:00

Picture This! Zip Tie 1, Fire Extinguisher 0

Zip ties are an ingenious invention, but this photograph illustrates a less-than ingenious use for one. It is shown securing a fire extinguisher, which won't be helpful to anyone trying to quickly free it during a fire.

Picture This! Zip Tie 1, Fire Extinguisher 02018-02-13T22:21:07-08:00

Picture This! Where’s the Emergency Phone, Jack?

You can't always believe what you read, especially when a sign points the way to an emergency telephone that doesn't exist.

Picture This! Where’s the Emergency Phone, Jack?2018-02-13T22:17:22-08:00

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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).

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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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