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Timely briefs on topics specific to the industries BITCO serves. Subjects include worker safety, worksite hazards, best practices, new research, industry updates, regulations, public liability, property protection and more.

Common Construction Tools, Equipment, & Materials Handling Techniques

Utility Trailer Inspection and Hitching

Preventing Shoulder Injuries in the Logging Industry

Hurricane Preparedness for Your Business

Fall Protection in the Construction Industry

Distracted Driving - Electronic Devices

Wildlife in the Roadway

Harnesses & Fall Arrest Devices in the Oil and Gas Industry

Common Log Truck Driver Injuries

High-Pressure Washer Safety

Pressurized Water Systems for Tigercat Skidders

Driving Tips for Log Truck Drivers

Prevent Back Injuries at Work

Designated Safe Zones at Logging Operations

Shoveling Safety

Insulate Yourself from the Cold

Commercial Property Snow/Ice Removal Planning and Preparedness

Video Telematics

Head to Toe Personal Protective Equipment for the Oil and Gas Industry

Fire Safety in the Oil and Gas Industry

In-Cab Essentials

Working In and/or Around Schools

Driver Safety for Log Truck Drivers

Slips and Falls in the Logging Industry

Lockout/Tagout for the Oilfield

Warning! Beware of Ticks

Personal Protective Equipment for Loggers

Heat Stress Concerns for Oil & Gas Workers

Tornado Safety at the Job Site

National Electrical Safety Month

Construction Crews Working at Night

Heads Up! Falling Object Prevention and Protection

Jobsite Vehicle and Equipment Theft Prevention

Log Trailer Visibility

National Ladder Safety Month

Respirator Use in the Workplace

Carbon Monoxide Exposure

Warehouse Safety

Combat the Cold

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions

Load Securement

National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

Managing Speed and Space

Dash Cams

National Protect Your Hearing Month

Catalytic Converter Thefts

Tail Swing Radius

Incorporating Safety Into Performance Reviews

School Zone Safety

Logging Deck Safety

Reducing Slips, Trips, & Falls While Mounting or Dismounting Equipment

Lightning Strikes in the Oil and Gas Industry

Speed Management

Poison Ivy

Tough Brake

Skidder Good Managment Practices

Work Zone Safety

Manual Material Handling

Safety in Loading

Lockout/Tagout Programs

Slip, Slide, and Fall

Forestry Good Management Practices

Winter Driving Tips

MSHA Inspections

SAY W.H.AT.?

Seat Belt Usage For Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers

Using Safety Incentives for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers

Sudden Uncontrolled Pressure Release

Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Protecting Construction Workers During the Pandemic

Bee, Wasp, and Hornet Awareness

Suicide Prevention in the Construction Trades

Preventing the Spread of Airborne Infectious Diseases

Updated Hours of Service Rules for Truckers

Heat-Related Illnesses

Why In-House Premium Auditors are Important

National Lightning Safety Awareness Week

Equipment Theft is Preventable

Safety with Silica

Loading Logging Trucks

100+ Years Strong

Pay Less During Slow Times

How to Prevent Elevated Falls

Hiring Logging Drivers

Distracted Driving - Hidden Dangers

Preventing Accidents When Backing Up

Flowline Contamination

Onboarding New Hires

Winter Weather Driving

Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Reduce Tire Related Accidents

Set Positive Practices to Guard Your Vehicles

Negligent Entrustment

Workers' Compensation Claims

Cannabis in the Workplace

Protecting General Liability Limits

Fleet Management: Understanding Telematics

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