Every company, regardless of industry, has a vast number of regulations they are required to comply with. These include, but are not limited to, international, national, regional, state, county, and local regulations. Depending on the industry, there may also be regulations specific to your work practices. We can assist your company in navigating complex regulatory requirements to identify deficiencies and provide solutions to help ensure your compliance.
Enforcement officials from Federal, State, and other municipal agencies have a certain level of unabated authority to enter and inspect work environments for a variety of reasons. That said, there are an equal number of protections provided to employers and employees during these processes. It should always be your intent to comply with the law and cooperate with enforcement officers who are acting in good faith to carry out their duties. Having a qualified individual available to interact with these officials and who understands the limits of their authority is in your best interest
WRITTEN COMPLIANCE PLANS
We routinely encounter written compliance plans that have evolved over decades of a company’s existence, and they are more of a shelf trophy than an actual plan that can be understood and explicitly incorporated into the company’s strategic objectives. Written compliance plans are developed and implemented for two specific reasons. One obvious objective is to meet regulatory requirements outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations. The other and more important issue is providing guidance to employees on what hazards they can expect to encounter in the workplace and articulating the company’s expectations as it relates to safe work practices.
Included in our menu of compliance plans, is a California compliant COVID-19 response plan. This plan has been executed and proven to prevent business closures by all of our California based clientele. Please contact us for more information!
INDUSTRIAL (OCCUPATIONAL) HYGIENE
Industrial Hygiene is the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, control, and confirmation of protection from hazards at work that may result in injury, illness, or affect the well-being of workers. Industrial hygienists are considered experts in exposure science and exposure risk management. An Industrial Hygiene assessment can entail sampling of the air and surfaces to understand work environment risks that may come from Biological, Chemical, and Physical agents. In addition, the assessment may involve an assessment of Ergonomic and Social factors that could cause negative exposures in the work environment.
Contact us to discuss concerns that involve:
INVESTIGATIONS / INSPECTIONS
No business owner wants to receive the telephone call that there has been a collision, employee injury, or other loss potentially related to their business activities. Prevention is always the best prescription, but at some point, every business experience a loss and knowing exactly what happened has an impact on how a company responds to a situation. The preservation of evidence, interviews with witnesses, and comprehensive written report are essential tools of any investigation. Having a qualified person on call to respond to incidents and work on your behalf will have a positive impact on your loss ratios and the financial health of your organization.
The value of competent inspections and investigations is often overlooked because they are viewed as time-consuming and labor-intensive. A competent system begins with random inspections of your work environment. These are completed not only on construction sites but also in office buildings, warehouses, factories, hospitals, and any other environment where employees may be exposed to hazards that could result in injury and/or illness. Most insurance companies, brokers, and agents will tell you they are providing loss control services, but when you call them to say you need an investigation after an incident—especially in the middle of the night—they are not likely to respond. We are on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assist our clients when there is an incident they want investigated. Our investigations are based on the facts. We look for root cause and provide solutions that may prevent repeat issues associated with the following losses:
DOT/CDL COMPLIANCE
Most companies have vehicles that are used for a variety of purposes related to their business operations. This could be a small fleet of automobiles for your sales team, a group of trucks for senior members of your construction company, or heavy fleet vehicles that deliver products nationally, regionally, within your state, or just in a specific city where you’re headquartered. Regardless of your fleet size and the purpose it serves, there are laws, rules, and local public policy that provide guidance to ensure the safe operation of your fleet. Enforced protocol includes:
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
Open communication is key to avoiding misunderstandings that often result in claims filed by employees for a variety of issues. While open communication remains vital to avoiding issues, employers must establish formal unambiguous policies that articulate their expectations of employees. Once these policies (including the ones described below) are developed, they must be implemented and enforced to become effective tools.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE & CERTIFICATION TRAINING
Employers are finding that performance contracts often require additional evidence of employee certification and first responder training before the employee enters the worksite. In some cases there is a regulatory obligation to obtain this proof of training, but in most cases it’s a best management practice that’s being imposed through written contract. We can assist your company in meeting any of these requirements, including the following training/certification:
ROUTINE TRAINING
The value of a recurring training system is best measured by the ability of employees to implement and/or follow safe work practices in the workplace. Training is what provides that instruction for your employees, and let’s face it—not everyone possesses the skills to train effectively. Our trainers are educated, experienced, and authorized by the U.S. DOL. They not only have the credentials to provide the training, but they also have the field experience to know their subject matter. If we don’t already have a training program that meets your needs, we’ll custom design a training program for you. We can provide all our training in English and Spanish.
RECURRING ROUTINE TRAINING:
CERTIFICATION TRAINING:
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR COURSES:
OSHA 10-hour OSHA 30-hour Disaster Site Worker
STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLANNING
A company’s strategic plan is a vital roadmap that the company defines to effectively fulfill its mission (its purpose) and successfully achieve its vision (where it wants to be). Annual business planning helps executives’ articulate business strategies that will accomplish company goals and that align with its vision. For cost efficiencies, the business plan should include resource allocation and be integrated with the company’s budget. How do we measure success of business plan strategies? By establishing performance metrics during the business planning process, the company can then regularly measure the success of its strategies against quantifiable goals. Additional tactical planning is available to clearly define employees’ roles in the achievement of the company’s business plan—and even tie employee compensation to the success of the company. Don’t wait . . . define your company’s strategic plan and goals and let us help you get there!
Premier Risk Management provides all services identified on this page.
You can reach them at premierrm.com/800.980.RISK/623.243.7263/dhoward@premierrm.com.
Enforcement officials from Federal, State, and other municipal agencies have a certain level of unabated authority to enter and inspect work environments for a variety of reasons. That said, there are an equal number of protections provided to employers and employees during these processes. It should always be your intent to comply with the law and cooperate with enforcement officers who are acting in good faith to carry out their duties. Having a qualified individual available to interact with these officials and who understands the limits of their authority is in your best interest
WRITTEN COMPLIANCE PLANS
We routinely encounter written compliance plans that have evolved over decades of a company’s existence, and they are more of a shelf trophy than an actual plan that can be understood and explicitly incorporated into the company’s strategic objectives. Written compliance plans are developed and implemented for two specific reasons. One obvious objective is to meet regulatory requirements outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations. The other and more important issue is providing guidance to employees on what hazards they can expect to encounter in the workplace and articulating the company’s expectations as it relates to safe work practices.
Included in our menu of compliance plans, is a California compliant COVID-19 response plan. This plan has been executed and proven to prevent business closures by all of our California based clientele. Please contact us for more information!
INDUSTRIAL (OCCUPATIONAL) HYGIENE
Industrial Hygiene is the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, control, and confirmation of protection from hazards at work that may result in injury, illness, or affect the well-being of workers. Industrial hygienists are considered experts in exposure science and exposure risk management. An Industrial Hygiene assessment can entail sampling of the air and surfaces to understand work environment risks that may come from Biological, Chemical, and Physical agents. In addition, the assessment may involve an assessment of Ergonomic and Social factors that could cause negative exposures in the work environment.
Contact us to discuss concerns that involve:
- Mold
- Heavy Metals (lead, nickel, aluminum, etc.)
- Noise
- COVID-19
- Acids
- Ergonomics
- Behavioral Issues
- Environmental Exposure concerns
INVESTIGATIONS / INSPECTIONS
No business owner wants to receive the telephone call that there has been a collision, employee injury, or other loss potentially related to their business activities. Prevention is always the best prescription, but at some point, every business experience a loss and knowing exactly what happened has an impact on how a company responds to a situation. The preservation of evidence, interviews with witnesses, and comprehensive written report are essential tools of any investigation. Having a qualified person on call to respond to incidents and work on your behalf will have a positive impact on your loss ratios and the financial health of your organization.
The value of competent inspections and investigations is often overlooked because they are viewed as time-consuming and labor-intensive. A competent system begins with random inspections of your work environment. These are completed not only on construction sites but also in office buildings, warehouses, factories, hospitals, and any other environment where employees may be exposed to hazards that could result in injury and/or illness. Most insurance companies, brokers, and agents will tell you they are providing loss control services, but when you call them to say you need an investigation after an incident—especially in the middle of the night—they are not likely to respond. We are on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assist our clients when there is an incident they want investigated. Our investigations are based on the facts. We look for root cause and provide solutions that may prevent repeat issues associated with the following losses:
- Vehicle Collision
- Routine Inspections
- Theft of Property
- Damage to Property
- Employee Injury/Fatality
- Utility Damage/Strike
- Fire Damage/Cause
DOT/CDL COMPLIANCE
Most companies have vehicles that are used for a variety of purposes related to their business operations. This could be a small fleet of automobiles for your sales team, a group of trucks for senior members of your construction company, or heavy fleet vehicles that deliver products nationally, regionally, within your state, or just in a specific city where you’re headquartered. Regardless of your fleet size and the purpose it serves, there are laws, rules, and local public policy that provide guidance to ensure the safe operation of your fleet. Enforced protocol includes:
- Fleet Inspections
- Operator Safety Training
- Substance Testing
- HAZ–MAT Drivers
- Drivers Records
- Hours of Service
- Maintenance Records
- Material Handling
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
Open communication is key to avoiding misunderstandings that often result in claims filed by employees for a variety of issues. While open communication remains vital to avoiding issues, employers must establish formal unambiguous policies that articulate their expectations of employees. Once these policies (including the ones described below) are developed, they must be implemented and enforced to become effective tools.
- Employee Handbooks
- Arbitration Agreements
- Prohibition of Harassment
- Driver Records
- Hours of Service
- Maintenance Records
- Material Handling
EMERGENCY RESPONSE & CERTIFICATION TRAINING
Employers are finding that performance contracts often require additional evidence of employee certification and first responder training before the employee enters the worksite. In some cases there is a regulatory obligation to obtain this proof of training, but in most cases it’s a best management practice that’s being imposed through written contract. We can assist your company in meeting any of these requirements, including the following training/certification:
- Adult & Child CPR / AED
- Basic First Aid
- Patient Safety
- Powder Actuated Fasteners
- Mobile Scaffold
- First Responder
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Powered Industrial Truck
- Advanced Technical Rescue
ROUTINE TRAINING
The value of a recurring training system is best measured by the ability of employees to implement and/or follow safe work practices in the workplace. Training is what provides that instruction for your employees, and let’s face it—not everyone possesses the skills to train effectively. Our trainers are educated, experienced, and authorized by the U.S. DOL. They not only have the credentials to provide the training, but they also have the field experience to know their subject matter. If we don’t already have a training program that meets your needs, we’ll custom design a training program for you. We can provide all our training in English and Spanish.
RECURRING ROUTINE TRAINING:
- Hazard Recognition
- Steel Erection
- Stairways & Ladders
- Machining & Guarding
- Defensive Driving
- Noise Exposure Abatement
- Rigging Safety
- Fall Protection
- Poisonous Bites & Stings
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Haz Com/Right-to-Know
- Cutting & Welding
- Trenching & Excavation
- Incident Protocols
- Heat-Related Illness & Prevention
- Scaffold Safety
- Permit & Non-Permit Confined Spaces
- Walking & Working Surfaces
- Material Handling
- Fire Prevention & Protection
- Crane & Boom Safety
- Multi-Employer Worksites
- Electrical (LOTO) Safety
- Hand & Power Tools
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Powered Industrial Truck Safety
CERTIFICATION TRAINING:
- Articulating Lifts
- Fall Protection
- Confined Space
- Powered Industrial Truck Operator
- Trenching & Excavation
- Powder Actuated Fasteners
- Flagger (Traffic Control)
- Advanced Technical Rescue
- Mobile Scaffold
- Respirator Fit Testing
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR COURSES:
OSHA 10-hour OSHA 30-hour Disaster Site Worker
STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLANNING
A company’s strategic plan is a vital roadmap that the company defines to effectively fulfill its mission (its purpose) and successfully achieve its vision (where it wants to be). Annual business planning helps executives’ articulate business strategies that will accomplish company goals and that align with its vision. For cost efficiencies, the business plan should include resource allocation and be integrated with the company’s budget. How do we measure success of business plan strategies? By establishing performance metrics during the business planning process, the company can then regularly measure the success of its strategies against quantifiable goals. Additional tactical planning is available to clearly define employees’ roles in the achievement of the company’s business plan—and even tie employee compensation to the success of the company. Don’t wait . . . define your company’s strategic plan and goals and let us help you get there!
Premier Risk Management provides all services identified on this page.
You can reach them at premierrm.com/800.980.RISK/623.243.7263/dhoward@premierrm.com.