Author, Lauren Stumpf, Media Communications Assistant, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Thursday, March 12, 2020, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services Inc. hosted the Ladder Safety workshop in La Mesa, CA.
Ladder safety has been in the top 10 OSHA Cited Violations for the past 5 years. As a business owner, it is important to find a way to get ahead of this potential oversight and improve your safety program, starting with ladder safety.
Owners, foreman, and safety managers gathered for an educational demonstration on ladder safety. This workshop covered:
Alarming trends with ladder safety.
Ways to reduce the frequency of injuries from ladder falls.
Ways to ensure you are using the proper equipment for the job at hand.
Components of a proper ladder safety program for your company.
The workshop was conducted by Rick Fineman, Risk Management Vice President, and Tom Jolliff, Sr. Risk Management Consultant at ICW Group. March is National Ladder Safety Month. This is the perfect time to review your ladder safety program an educate your employees on the importance of following proper protocols.
About ICW Group
Based in San Diego, ICW Group Insurance Companies is the largest group of privately held insurance companies domiciled in California. Quoting more than $3 billion annually, ICW Group represents a group of Property, Auto and Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers, including Insurance Company of the West and Explorer Insurance Company. For more information, visit www.icwgroup.com.