Safety

This resource contains helpful safety information for policyholders such as developing a safety plan, safety evaluation, safety posters, and more.

Drug-free workplaces are critical to maintaining safe work environments. Research is clear on the financial ramifications associated with workplace substance abuse, but a high price is also paid in human capital.

The Safety Grants Program will provide one-time grant funds to policyholders to be used to implement safety measures, offering policyholders the opportunity to enhance workplace safety

A heat acclimatization plan is a critical component of workplace safety, particularly for hot Louisiana summers. Learn how to implement your own plan for heat safety!

LWCC encourages all businesses, regardless of size and sector, to prioritize creating a culture of workplace safety in 2022. Here's how we can help!

This survey for LWCC policyholders evaluates current safety processes and operations and provides a starting point for development of a formal safety program. Sign up here to receive the survey.

Potential contact with electricity or work with electrical tools can pose serious risks to employee safety. Learn some best practices and policies to help prevent the risk of electrical-related harm.

This Safety Services resource is a powerful Learning Management System (LMS) that allows policyholders to select from an extensive catalog of content and deliver computer-based safety training and curriculum customized to the specific needs of your workplace.

Need to get in touch with our Safety Services team or request access to safety resources? Fill out the form and provide as many details as possible regarding your request, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

A successful safety program should reflect the philosophy and attitude of the organization regarding the workplace safety of its workforce. LWCC Safety Service’s Consultants on Call can assist in identifying the fundamentals to create and sustain an effective workplace safety program.

Employee educational awareness is a key method to reducing injury frequency and severity in the workplace. Periodic safety meeting guides on hazard identification and abatement can lead to increased safety on the job. Our library on various safety topics can provide additional resources to reduce employee injuries.

Hurricane season is upon us in Louisiana. While COVID-19 held our attention, the 2020 storm season snuck up on us. Don’t let your business be caught by surprise!

Before you open your doors for business, the LWCC Safety Services Team reminds business leaders to take advantage of the fact that many companies currently have few, if any, employees on-site.

While spectacular to see up close, fireworks are explosives that can and will burn you if you’re not careful. Our Safety Services Team has compiled a list of safety tips in the interest of keeping every Louisiana citizen safe.

When spending time outdoors, either for work or play, beware of heat-related health hazards such as heat rash, cramps, exhaustion, and — in extreme cases — heatstroke.

Twenty-six percent of all reported workplace injury claims are related to handling and lifting, LWCC statistics show. Here are some tips on how to lift and transport heavy objects safely:

LWCC stands with the National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance, a division of Drug Free America Foundation, to promote the annual observance of National Drug-Free Work Week from October 12 – 16.

Whether you are working at a job site or doing extended yard work at home to prepare for the winter season, know cold stress can be prevented.

From the food to the décor, make sure you’re practicing safety through the holiday season. While considered common sense, the hustle and bustle may make these simple tips easy to forget

Many of us set resolutions for the new year ranging from minor goals to major lifestyle changes. Do you make resolutions for your company or your job? LWCC encourages you to head into 2021 with a focus on safety. A safe workplace is a more productive one.

When thinking of distracted driving, we immediately think of talking or texting on a cell phone. Although that is a major source of distraction across drivers, there are other ways a driver’s attention can be diverted.

Employee fatigue is more than being tired, it’s a major safety concern that can lead to increased accidents and injuries, lower productivity, and increased absenteeism.

The best way to beat the summer heat and avoid heat-related stress is to stay properly hydrated, drinking plenty of water, even before beginning to feel thirsty.

Following an active 2020 season, with 2 major storms making landfall in Southwest Louisiana, it is important that businesses properly prepare. The best time for this is before the threat is imminent.

Slips, trips, and falls are one of the leading causes of injury in the workplace. Ranging from mild to more severe, these accidents can be avoided.

LWCC’s experienced safety professionals can assist you in reducing the frequency and severity of workplace accidents. Our Safety Services Consultants are available to conduct onsite evaluations, provide consultations, explain our free safety resources and offer recommendations to reduce exposures—at no extra charge to you.

Do you need formal or documented safety training for your employees? LWCC Safety Services has a resource to help accomplish this need and can provide certificates of completion or spreadsheets for your records.

LWCC policyholders can utilize safety videos free of charge through our Safety Video Lending Library program. Hundreds of safety titles are available in both Streaming and DVD format and in multiple languages. Register once and enjoy unlimited views of up to 5 selected titles per month.

Do you need to train a large number of employees in a short period of time and do not have the resources? LWCC’s Go Safe mobile training center may be a solution to your delima. Check with your Safety Services Consultant to determine how this resource may solve your safety education requirements.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roadway transportation incidents account for more fatal workplace fatalities each year than any other cause. LWCC’s interactive virtual driver simulation tool allows employees to experience behind the wheel situations without being on the road.

Do you have a written drug and alcohol policy for your organization to address accidents and intoxication? Louisiana law provides an employer the right to require employees to submit to drug testing if they are injured on the job. Case law exists that the presumptions do not apply unless an employer has a written and promulgated drug policy.

Every business should have a policy in place to address post-accident drug testing. LWCC has created a sample policy to guide the development of a policy within your workforce.