Risk Control Services
The least expensive insurance claim is the one that didn’t happen. At CSDZ we believe that with proper safety insights and innovation, claims can be avoided. Our dedicated staff of safety professionals is ready to work with you to develop exposure mitigation programs that will have beneficial impact on your loss record. Once implemented, we can help you monitor the effectiveness of your risk control efforts through use of the innovative Account Services Template as well as assist in overseeing insurance carrier service commitments. So whether the issue is Pre-employment Procedures, Pre-task Planning or an Aging Work Force, or… we are prepared to take your business to the next level in risk control.
Safety Risk Control Links
Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining & Safety
In addition to many of its own downloadable materials, you will also find links to other useful MSHA training materials.
www.mining.state.co.us
Crane Accidents
Examines the causes and prevention of crane accidents. Subscription fee required for some materials.
www.craneaccidents.com/basic.htm
Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health
Addresses construction hazards and controls, indexed by hazard, job site and trades that range from asbestos insulation to welding. Features English and Spanish versions.
www.cdc.gov/elcosh/index.html
Excavations: Hazard Recognition in Trenching and Shoring
This section of the OSHA website features its well-written trenching and shoring technical manual. It includes many informational graphs and tables.
www.osha-slc.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_v/otm_v_2.html
Michigan Mine Safety Training Program
Besides its many useful training programs and comprehensive safety information, this site also features computer games, clip art and a large photo gallery. Addresses both mining and construction industry.
www.mine-safety.mtu.edu/siteindex.htm
Mine Safety & Health Administration
In addition to underground mining, this website also serves gravel pit and quarry contractors and others who use heavy equipment. Includes information on Part 46 Standard for sand and gravel operations compliance. The fatality information section features good training materials on a variety of subjects.
www.msha.gov
Pipeline Safety, Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Promoting the safe operation and maintenance of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines, this site includes news, advisories, training materials, policies, rules and pertinent Minnesota state statutes.
www.dps.state.mn.us/pipeline/index.html
National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety
As part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this federal agency conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. Information on its site ranges from chemical hazards, injury prevention and occupational research findings. You can also use the site to order a wide range of NIOSH publications.
www.cdc.gov/niosh
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division
Covering a wide range of topics, this site is an especially good source for downloadable safety programs for confined space entry and fall protection.
www.cbs.state.or.us/osha/standards/pub.htm
Pacific Employers
Comprehensive coverage of employment issues also gives full attention to safety concerns. Includes training outline downloads and “dozens of Tailgate Topics” ranging from “Accident Investigation” to “Welding.”
www.pacificemployers.com/news/newnews_1.htm
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Maintained by the United States Corps of Engineers, this site features PDFs of its more-than-700-page publication, Safety and Health Requirements. Includes dozens of illustrations and figures, as well as chapters on Concrete and Masonry, Steel Erection, Underground Construction and demolition.
www.swl.usace.army.mil/safety/EM_385_1_1.htm
OSHA General Industry Outreach Website
http://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/generalindustry/index.html
Online OSHA Training
http://www.osha.com/courses/general.html
Georgia Pacific University (Power-Point, Word and Clipart)
http://services.georgiasouthern.edu/ess/powerpoint.php
Tool Box Topics
http://toolboxtopics.com/
Pinnacol Assurance Safety Training, Programs and Topics
https://servicelink.pinnacol.com/pinnacol_docs/lp/cdrom_web/safety/hazard/general_safety.html
