West Bend’s Safety Tips

An emerging technology that’s gaining traction as a viable tool for safety training is virtual reality. Learn more by listening to this brief podcast. 

Employers in all industries are dealing with a significant problem: a shortage of employees. This was initially triggered by the pandemic, which caused many to lose their jobs as many employers were forced to reduce or temporarily shutter their operations or close altogether. Learn more about how to keep safety a priority during this time.

We can address ergonomic issues by having a good understanding of the concepts of neutral posture and what it looks like. Learn more by listening to this short podcast. 

A willful violation as a violation in which the employer either knowingly failed to comply with a legal requirement, in other words, purposeful disregard, or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Learn more by listening to this short podcast.

Safety complacency, while very dangerous, is avoidable. Listen to this short podcast to learn more.

Black ice is especially dangerous because it often goes undetected until it’s too late. Learn more by listening to this brief podcast.

Learn about some things to consider if you’re building or modifying a defensive driving program for your company.

There are steps employers and drivers can take to prepare for unexpected and dangerous travel conditions.

Whatever the reasons are, providing your employees with a smoking cessation program will have many benefits for them, as well as your company.

While most people understand the physical risks associated with construction work, not many realize there’s also a very real mental health risk associated with construction work.

Cybersafety involves utilizing safe practices to protect yourself and your business from online attacks of cybercriminals. Learn more by listening to this short podcast. 

The compact design with an attached screen and keyboard results in a big disconnect from what we know about optimal ergonomics. Learn more about proper ergonomics when using a laptop. 

There’s no way around it; slips, trips, and falls are a part of everyday life. In many cases these falls only result in minor scrapes and bruises, and possibly a bruised ego. But unfortunately, falls can often lead to much more serious injuries and even death.

If you work in an office, you may have experienced a sudden pain in your neck, shoulders, or back. Prolonged or repeated unhealthy body mechanics can lead to pain and injuries known as musculoskeletal disorders. 

Loading docks pose several risks to warehouse workers and truck drivers. Slips, trips, and falls are some of the most common injuries experienced on loading docks.

Eyewash stations are an essential aspect of emergency safety equipment. They’re intended to mitigate eye injuries when control methods like personal protective equipment fail to prevent exposure to a physical or chemical irritant or biological agent.

Let’s learn more about ladder safety by reviewing an example of an actual West Bend Mutual Insurance claim.

For decades, “lift with your legs, not your back,” has been a common mantra for safe lifting. While this may be good advice in specific situations, it doesn’t consider the many variables that determine how lifting actually affects the human body.

If your company employs drivers, it’s important to ensure you have a comprehensive and effective driver safety program.

Stairs and stepladders pose huge hazards when it comes to slips and falls. Fortunately, there are things you and your employees can do to minimize the risks associated with stairs and stepladders.