Why are workplace fatalities still happening — and how can they be prevented? In Episode 17 of Talking Risk, Brian Harris and Ralph Hines, two seasoned risk control experts, break down: OSHA’s 10 most recent fatality investigations Top 10 OSHA violations Common hazards lurking on job sites and in plants FCCI’s 10-step Safety Blueprint to protect your team and bottom line Whether you're a safety manager, business owner or just want to keep your workplace injury-free, this episode is packed wit...
May is Electrical Safety Month. On episode #16 of Talking Risk, John Weber, Principal Electrical Engineer at Hartford Steam Boiler, joins Brian Harris, CPCU, ARM, CFPS, Director of Risk Control at FCCI. It’s often what you can’t see that poses the greatest risk to electrical safety. Listen as they discuss electrical installation, inspection, maintenance, and breakdown. Later, John tells us why keeping your electrical system cool, dry and tight is so important.
April is Distracted Driving Month, and Brian and Ralph want you to be safe on the roads. Join them as they talk about what to do and what never to do behind the wheel, and why just a momentary glance at a cell phone could cost you more than a few minutes.
Brian and Ralph talk fire prevention with Chuck Thompson, Director of Customer Relations at E Fire USA and how the E Fire Extinguishing Ball stops a fire before it stops you or your business.
Brian and Ralph talk about rear-end collisions, their causes, why they're more than a "fender bender," how to avoid them, and what to do if you're involved in one.
FCCI Insurance Group Risk Control Director Brian Harris and Special Guest Robin Redford discuss avoiding the hazards and perils of driving and working outside in winter.
Brian and Ralph explore FCCI's Risk Solutions Network, its tools, benefits and how FCCI agents and policyholders can reduce risk and make their workplace safer.
Tony Williams joins Brian and Ralph to discuss Agribusiness Safety and Risk Control, the challenges associated with working in confined spaces, fleet safety and equipment and machinery fire safety.
Brian is joined by special guest Shane Ray, President of the National Fire Sprinkler Association. They discuss fire sprinklers, why a properly functioning fire sprinkler system is crucial to more than the structure itself and emerging trends in fire suppression systems.
FCCI Risk Control Director Brian Harris and Ralph Hines discuss the alarming rise in workplace falls and FCCI's efforts to help make the workplace safer for everyone.
Brian and Ralph welcome Bob Krueger of Safety First to discuss the Vendor Alliance program, Telematics and keeping employees safe while on the job.
Brian and Ralph discuss keeping your company's vehicles and drivers safe on the roads using education, training, sound policies and proper risk management.
Why a visit from your Risk Control expert is something to look forward to, and how policyholders and agents can benefit from this valuable learning experience. Brian Harris and Ralph Hines give their insights as FCCI Insurance Group Risk Control professionals.
Brian and Ralph of FCCI Insurance Group's Risk Control department discuss Automatic Sprinkler Systems – how they can save a customer's business and why they're crucial to a proactive Risk Control Plan.
FCCI's Brian Harris and Ralph Hines discuss the evolution of Risk Control and why, even with modern technology, the knowledge and understanding of basic Risk Control concepts are still crucial to the Risk Control professional.
Brian Harris and Ralph Hines discuss trenching and excavation safety, the history of trenching, what not to do and how to keep a trenching and excavation site safe.
Brian Harris, FCCI Risk Control Director is joined by Ralph Hines, FCCI Risk Control Specialist with more than thirty years industry and safety experience. They discuss Ralph's career, experience and how he helps keep client and customer workplaces safe.