Archbright™ Insights January 2015

JANUARY | 2015 Newsletter

Safety and Loss Control

Topics we will cover: • Required Recordkeeping Forms • Annual Requirements • Retention and Updating • Recordable and Non-Recordable Criteria • Changes for 2015 reporting • Frequently Asked Questions The last 10 minutes of the presentation will be dedicated to answering your questions. This month’s webinar is complimentary for all WCS/Retro members. Attendees will receive an email with information approximately one week before the webinar with participation and login information. For our non-WCS/Retro members, there is a $49.95 fee. Please contact Scott Bradley, Director of Safety/Loss Control at 206.664.7260 or sbradley@ archbright.com if you’d like to attend. “Don’t assume safety just happens – it needs to be deliberate.” Monthly Safety Webinar OSHA 300 Recordkeeping Thursday, January 15th 2:15pm Did you know? It’s that time of the year when we need to think about fire prevention in our home. According to the National Fire Protection Association: • The leading factor contributing to heating equipment fires was failure to clean solid fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys. • Portable or fixed space heaters, home heating fires and four out of five (81%) home heating deaths. • Half of home heating fire deaths resulted from fires caused by heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattresses, or bedding. • In most years, heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires, fire deaths, and fire injuries. including wood stoves, were involved in one-third (33%) of

OSHA 300 Recordkeeping

OSHA Form 300 is a record of work-related injury and illness incidents. The OSHA 300 record classifies each incident and records the extent and severity of each case. The record also tracks days missed from work, restricted work activity or job transfers. Use the OSHA 300 record in conjunction with the OSHA 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report, a form required when a reportable work-related injury or illness occurs. OSHA regulations require businesses with 10 or more employees to maintain an OSHA 300 log every year. Work-related injuries and illnesses that must be logged on an OSHA 300 form are: deaths, loss of consciousness, more than three days away from work, those that restrict work activity or require a job transfer or those that require medical treatment beyond first aid. OSHA asks about 80,000 businesses to report their OSHA 300 logs every year. This information is used as part of OSHA’s site-specific inspection targeting program. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) also uses this information for its Annual Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. For questions or more information regarding OSHA recordkeeping, please contact your Safety & Loss Control Representative at 206.329.1120.

Winter Driving Safety Winter weather can mean snow and ice on the roadways, so it is important to be ready for anything before you head out on a road trip. Here are a few winter driving tips that can help keep you safe on the road: • Always drive at a speeds that are safe for road conditions. • Have a winter safety kit on hand with flares, tea lights, matches, blankets, flashlight, shovel, kitty litter (for traction), snacks, and whatever else will make you feel safe if you’re trapped in your car or broken down. • Leave extra space between your

• Have proper winter rated tires and carry chains if necessary. • When braking, brake gently to avoid skidding. Don’t use cruise control when driving on snowy or icy roads. • Snow can reduce visibility.

Drive with your headlights and taillights on, even in the daytime.

• Bridges, overpasses, and back roads can be especially icy. Use extra caution when traveling on these.

The Stay At Work Program Total Member Reimbursements: $2,348,553.00

car and the car in front of you (beyond the 2-second rule).

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