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Air Under Pressure is Hazardous

Tools using compressed air can be worth their weight in gold. Handled properly, they save a lot of sweating, grunting and possibly swearing.

Air Under Pressure is Hazardous2018-01-29T17:32:54-08:00

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

Working Safely is no Mean Feet

They carry you through heat or cold, wet and slippery conditions. Your feet are also at risk from falling construction materials and equipment. No wonder wearing approved steel-toed boots can be required on the job.

Working Safely is no Mean Feet2018-01-29T17:32:32-08:00

Hot Safety Tips for Welding, Cutting and Grinding

When you weld, cut or grind, the potential for accidents is significant. Eyes and skin can be burned, hearing can be damaged and an electric shock can kill you.

Hot Safety Tips for Welding, Cutting and Grinding2018-01-29T17:32:28-08:00

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

Using Portable Electric-powered Tools Safely

Portable electric-powered tools can be indispensable. They can also be deadly. Each year, thousands of construction workers are injured using these otherwise handy tools.

Using Portable Electric-powered Tools Safely2018-01-29T17:32:15-08:00

Three-point Climbing – Beats One-point Landings Every Time

Drivers and equipment operators who think their jobs will keep them injury free should think again. The reality is that construction workers who drive or use machinery are seriously injured each day as they climb carelessly onto their trailers, trucks and other heavy equipment.

Three-point Climbing – Beats One-point Landings Every Time2018-01-29T17:32:05-08:00

Falling Objects

Let's look first at the problem of stored materials. Materials are piled in the yard, in the truck or at various places on the jobsite.

Falling Objects2018-01-29T17:31:56-08:00

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

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

Safety Glasses Protect Against Eye Hazards

An injury which would be minor if it occurred elsewhere can be extremely serious if it occurs on the eye. For example, a piece of metal which is shot through the air from a grinder

Safety Glasses Protect Against Eye Hazards2018-01-29T17:31:35-08:00

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

Nobody’s immune to back pain

Anyone who has to move heavy objects, work in awkward positions, hold one position for a long time or perform certain tasks at a fast pace can get hurt. These tips will help protect your

Nobody’s immune to back pain2018-01-29T17:30:50-08:00

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

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Coaction Specialty Insurance

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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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