News and Updates from BITCO | Nancy Rigby, BITCO Home Office Technical Specialist, Risk Control (2)

Nancy Rigby, BITCO Home Office Technical Specialist, Risk Control

Protect Your Fleet and Reduce Your Company's Operational Expenses

You've probably heard the term video telematics, but do you know what it is or how it can help your fleet? Here's what you need to know about video telematics.

Are You Prepared for Potential Problems on the Road This Winter?

As the weather begins to cool down, it's time for drivers to start thinking about preparing their truck cab for winter weather. In-cab essentials include items and tools that can prepare drivers for potential problems, keep them comfortable, and minimize stress during each trip. We've compiled a list of in-cab essentials that often get forgotten about to help keep commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers safe on the road.

Heads Up! Falling Object Prevention and Protection

| April 26, 2022

Recommendations for Scaffolding Safety

Gravity never fails in the construction industry. An object as small as a bolt falling from above can cause severe injury or death. According to the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, in 2020, there were 217 fatal injuries due to employees getting struck by falling objects or equipment. Learn more about the risks and what you can do to protect your workers from falling objects.

Load Securement

| November 30, 2021

Strapping and Unstrapping Log Trailers

It is your responsibility to safely use tie-downs and consider all risk factors before using any tie-down system. Failure to properly tie down a load can lead to injuries that result in expensive claims.

National Protect Your Hearing Month

| October 7, 2021

Choosing the Right Hearing Protection for the Job

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. According to the CDC, an estimated 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging workplace noise. Industries such as Mining and Construction have even higher percentages of workers with hearing impairment. When loud noises cannot be reduced or eliminated through engineering controls, workers exposed to them must use hearing protection devices (HPDs). Learn more about choosing the right hearing protection for your job.

Catalytic Converter Thefts

| September 21, 2021

4 Good Practices to Help Respond To and Prevent Thefts

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), reported catalytic converter thefts increased from 282 thefts per month in 2019 to 1,203 in 2020. Learn more about why the number of catalytic converter thefts is on the rise and how to protect your business.

Our Blog