National Safety Month

Safety & Loss Control

National Safety Month

Since 1996, the National Safety Council has designated June as National Safety Month. Join Alliant as we increase awareness of the leading safety and health risks facing employees and help decrease the risk for workplace injuries and deaths in the U.S.

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Each week will feature materials on a specific topic. Please download and share the safety materials, podcasts, facts sheets and articles. This week's topic: Wellbeing

Mental Health Safety

Preventing Same-Level Falls

Mitigating Extreme Heat Effects

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How to Prioritize Mental Health Safety in Construction

The construction industry is known for its physically demanding work, tight deadlines and high-risk working environments. These challenges can not only lead to physical injury, but also mental struggles. Use this article to stay informed on the rising mental health risks in construction and learn how to establish a safety culture that supports workers鈥� mental wellness.

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The Dangers of Same-Level Falls and How to Prevent Them

From uneven footways to debris in walkways, many ground-level obstacles can cause workers to fall and injure themselves on the job. On top of causing injuries and fatalities, same-level falls can cost your business hundreds to thousands of dollars in lost productivity and medical and administrative expenses. To mitigate your risk and build a culture of safety, you will need the right fall protection protocols in place.

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Rising Temperatures, Rising Dangers: Mitigating the Dangers of Extreme Heat

Heat is a silent and deadly force that can push the human body beyond its limits. Tragically, each year, around 700 Americans lose their lives as a result of the unforgiving demands of extreme heat. It is crucial to recognize the severity of this issue and take necessary precautions to protect ourselves and others from the potentially fatal consequences of extreme heat.

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Week 1: Continuous Improvement

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Cyber Risk & Security Considerations in the Construction Industry

Embracing innovation is no longer an option, but a necessity. Construction companies across the industry are prioritizing innovation, with a focus on new offerings, business models and technology enablement.

How You Can Use Technology to Boost Workplace Safety

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 5,283 fatal work injuries were recorded in the U.S. in 2023. Beyond traditional safety measures, harnessing the potential of technology can contribute significantly to a safer work environment.

Building Safer Workplaces Through a Systems-Based Approach

Leading organizations are shifting their compliance-driven mindset to a systems-based approach to safety, which integrates safety into the fabric of business operations and continuously evolves with organizational needs.

SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention

The bill requires employers to establish a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP), document incidents of workplace violence and train employees on how to identify workplace violence hazards as of July 1, 2024.

Week 2: Employee Engagement

The Dos and Don'ts of an Effective Safety Incentive Program

Safety incentives refer to rewards, like shout-outs and free lunches, which encourage employee involvement and contribute to a stronger safety system.

Building Resilient Safety Programs in Modern Agribusiness

With evolving labor dynamics, intensified regulatory scrutiny, climate-related hazards and increasing technological complexity, agribusinesses face unprecedented safety challenges. It’s critical to reassess and strengthen safety programs.

Creating a Strong Workplace Safety Culture at Your Organization

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), developing a strong workplace safety culture has the single greatest impact on accident reduction of any workplace practice.

Week 3: Roadway Safety

Stay Safe Behind The Wheel

Distracted driving is a dangerous behavior that occurs when your attention shifts away from the road while driving. Activities like using your cellphone, eating, drinking, adjusting the radio, or interacting with your GPS can compromise your ability to react quickly and make split-second decisions.

Defensive Driving Best Practices to Prevent Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the U.S. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), an estimated 44,680 people died in preventable traffic crashes in 2024.

Mitigating Distracted Driving Risks Across Fleet Operations

Distracted driving poses significant dangers, not only to truck drivers, but to everyone sharing the road. For companies operating fleets—whether in logistics, construction, utilities or passenger transport—the consequences can be severe, impacting employee safety, operational continuity and liability exposure.

Construction Work Zone Safety: 10 Ways to Keep Roadway Workers Safe

Roadway construction workers often work in close proximity to fast-moving vehicles. Distracted driving, speeding and driving under the influence can result in crashes into construction work zones, putting drivers and workers at risk of injury and death.

Week 4: Wellbeing

How to Prioritize Mental Health Safety in Construction

Despite being on the rise, mental health disorders in construction often go unnoticed. Studies have shown that construction workers are at higher risk for mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, stress and substance misuse, compared to many other professions.

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Work Site Scaffolding Safety

The majority of scaffold accidents on the construction site are caused by falls, slipping or being struck by an object from above. All of these accidents can be prevented by taking the proper precautions. Here’s how.

The Dangers of Same-Level Falls and How to Prevent Them

Workplace falls are often associated with an exposure to vertical heights, such as ladders or rooftops. However, it is equally important to consider the dangers of falls on a single level.

Grain Fire & Explosion Awareness

When it comes to the grain handling industry, fires and explosions are the number one cause of injury, death and property damage. As an employee, it is important for you to recognize what causes grain fires and explosions so you can help prevent these potentially deadly disasters.

Rising Temperatures, Rising Dangers: Mitigating the Dangers of Extreme Heat

When faced with extreme heat and high humidity, the body's natural cooling mechanism through evaporation becomes less effective, putting a strain on the body's ability to regulate temperature. Ensure you're well-prepared for extreme heat.

Utility Strikes: How to Avoid These Dangerous & Costly Events

An underground utility strike can be a life threatening and costly event. According to Common Ground Alliance, a national utility industry safety organization, approximately 700,000 underground utility lines are struck annually, causing loss of life and injury, as well as substantial financial damage.

Working with Toxic Chemicals

Many chemicals used in agriculture, including fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, animal medications, cleaning agents and solvents, are hazardous to your health. Before you begin working with any chemical, identify its potential hazards, become familiar with how to best protect yourself and be aware of the procedures to follow if an incident takes place.

Safety & Loss Prevention: Heat Stroke

Heat exhaustion occurs when people are exposed to high temperatures for extended periods of time without hydration. Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness and requires immediate medical attention.

Grain Entrapment Hazards: How to Reduce Your Risk

In the grain handling industry, grain bin entrapment in confined spaces is a real danger. In the grain handling industry, grain bin entrapment in confined spaces is a real danger. Prevent grain entrapment by adhering to a few simple grain bin safety guidelines.

Fall Protection Safety

Fall protection and safety is a major concern at construction sites. OSHA cites injuries from falls as one of its top ten worksite injuries. Falls on a construction site are also one of OSHA’s four leading factors of fatalities.

Backover Safety

Farmworkers are tasked with backing up farm equipment on a daily basis, making backover incidents a serious safety concern. Providing proper training for vehicle operators and enforcing proper backing up techniques are the responsibility of the employer.

The Do鈥檚 & Don鈥檛s of Grain Augers

Though grain augers have made farming tasks much easier, they are one of the main causes of injury and death in agribusiness. Use these grain safety reminders and guidelines to reduce your risk of injury while operating a grain auger.

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Wildfire Preparedness Checklist

A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire occurring where natural vegetation is the predominant ground cover. Though wildfires usually occur in less developed or rural areas, they can also be a threat to urban environments if the fire spreads. This checklist is a good start toward preparing and protecting your business and the people in your organization from the dangers resulting from a wildfire.

Hurricane Emergency Checklist

Even if a hurricane does not put your company out of business, you may not be able to contact your customers or obtain important deliveries during the recovery process. To combat these risks, you must take the necessary steps before a disaster strikes to ensure business continuation.

Emergency Evacuation Planning

Whether you operate from a high-rise building or an industrial complex, or you rent, own or lease your property, your priority is to protect the health and safety of everyone in your organization, and a well-designed workplace evacuation plan plays a crucial role.

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