Through our relationships with safety education
companies as well as links to dozens of safety-related websites, we
help you strengthen your safety programs.
QBE can now offer insureds more than 400 e-learning courses
including courses focused on workplace health and safety in these
categories: construction, work-at-height, logistics, warehouse,
driver, PPE, electrical, fire, food and hospitality safety, as well
as human resources and drug and alcohol awareness courses.
Through a preferred-supplier relationship with Vocam.com, this
new program enables human resources, health and safety managers to
efficiently deliver consistent, cost-effective training to
departmentally and geographically diverse employees. QBE insureds
benefit from both the online e-learning package and the offline
version, which can be downloaded to a PC or laptop.
Having worked with Vocam for five years primarily in Australia,
QBE is leveraging our global network to bring this valuable service
now to our North America insureds.
Visit Vocam.com now for more information. To
purchase a subscription at the QBE rate, call Vocam toll-free
at 905.595.2578 and mention you are a QBE customer.
Through our partnership with Safetyinfo.com, we are able to
provide QBE policyholders with an extensive electronic safety
training library. It's available for an annual membership of $79.
Contact Neil Gunter at 877.906.5088 and tell him you are a QBE
insured.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Programs
CardioReady, a specialist provider of turn-key
AED programs, offers QBE policyholders a 10 percent discount
on CardioReady's Certification services. To access, contact
Lauren
White-McAluney at CardioReady, 877.88.READY, ext. 714. Mention
that you are a QBE policyholder.
Employers Practice Liability Insurance (EPLI) Coverage
If your business has purchased EPLI insurance coverage through
QBE you have access to a toll-free legal advice helpline:
877.LAW.4EPL or 877.529.4375. The Legal Advice Line gives you
access to an experienced attorney well-versed in employment laws.
They can give you general counsel on a range of employment issues,
including:
- hiring
- firing
- FMLA
- whether an employee may have a claim against you
- legal implications of decisions or actions you are
considering
- new employment laws and how they affect you
- other employment law-related questions.
You also have access to a no-cost, easy-to-use website. This site
provides tools and assistance to avoid employment practice-related
claims, including downloadable human resources tools like employee
handbooks, HR form templates and additional helpful materials.
Plus you can set up and manage online training designed to avoid
costly employment practices claims. It's easy to register - only
takes a few minutes to set up a user ID and password to access the
site.
Safety Resources
Several of the additional resources listed here offer discounts
on safety materials for QBE insureds.
Agriculture
AIB
International:
The organization provides information, training
and research materials. Topics covered on the website are food
safety, food defense, school of baking and food safety
audits.
National Center for Food Safety and Technology
(NCFS):
The website has information on food research, education and
links to food technology sites.
Produce Marketing
Associations (PMA):
Food safety programs, training materials
and research links.
Construction
American
Society of Concrete Contractors
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Compliance & Safety - Construction Safety Tips
National
Electric Contractors Association (NEC)
National Ready Mix
Concrete Association (NRMCA)
National Utility
Contractors Association (NUCA)
Infrastructure
Health & Safety Association (IHSA):
Safety and health
information and resources for the construction industry.
Construction
Safety Council:
The organization was established to provide
training, training materials, publications and research for the
construction industry.
Safety Glasses Inc.:
Safety eyewear equipment and advice (Mention
QBE when purchasing for additional discounts)
Snug Harness Inc.: Fall protection equipment and advice (Mention
QBE when purchasing for additional discounts)
ATSSA - American
Traffic Safety Services Association
Work Zone Safety Association
Disaster/Emergency Preparedness
Department of Homeland Security:
Government security and preparedness information for homes and
businesses.
Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA):
Information on disasters by type,
pre-planning, assistance, rebuilding and related links.
Ready.gov: Ready Business provides
information on how to stay in business in the event of a
fire.
OSHA's e-tool for developing a plan:
Introduction to the Emergency Action Plan Expert System
Drug & Alcohol Info:
SAMHSA's
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
(NCADI):
One-stop resource for information about substance abuse
prevention and treatment
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA):
Government agency on
drug abuse
Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
Government agency
providing regulations for food and drugs
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA):
Information about the
FHWA and inks to legislation and regulations.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(FMCSA):
Information on rules and regulations, registration and
licensing, safety and security, and education.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
Laws
and regulations listed by topic, such as disabled drivers, airbags
and tires
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH):
Government agency providing information to prevent
work-related illnesses and injuries
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA):
Government safety regulations and training materials
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA):
Government
regulations and training material for mining workers safety
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA):
Government agency
providing regulations and inspection of food processors; links to
resource materials on food safety
U.S. Government Printing Office:
OSHA and other federal
documents may be ordered.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
(CCOHS):
Canada's government safety agency; links to products and
services, education and training materials
US Deprt of Labor: Free build your own
drug-free workplace policy
Environment & Industrial Hygiene
American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH):
Organization providing worker safety and health education
and information resources.
SIRI MSDS
Index: University of Vermont, SIRI, has compiled a data
bank of MSDS sheets that can be downloaded or printed. Links to
other MSDS sites are provided.
Ergonomics
Cornell
University Ergo (CUErgo):
General and ergonomic research
information.
Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment:
Material Handling Industry of America
offers information on
ergonomic equipment and technical data. Links to lift tables,
stackers, etc.
Ergo
Web:
Services, products, news and information.
Humantech:
Ergonomic training and training
materials.
Federal Regulations & Websites
Access to all Federal Regulations:Lists
available for Code of Federal Regulations Titles
Bureau of Labor
Statistics:
Statistics of illness, injuries and fatalities by
three-digit SIC codes, and national average workers' compensation
loss information.
Center for Disease
Controls and Prevention:
A government agency that provides
information on health and prevention for the public
Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC): Government product standards and
product alerts
Department
of Homeland Security:
Government agency providing information
on security and preparedness for citizens and businesses.
Fire Safety
Ansul Fire Protection: ANSUL® has
a full line of fire suppression, extinguishers and extinguishing
systems for multiple uses.
Kidde
Fire Systems:
Manufacturer of security systems and fire
detection, suppressions systems, portable extinguishers for
restaurants, commercial and industrial applications
Hartford Steam
Boiler (HSB)
Technical documents and boiler inspection
information; maintenance fact sheets for cold storage plants
International
Code Council (ICC):
An organization that has developed
International Fire and Building Codes; many municipalities adopting
these codes
National Fire
Protection Agency (NFPA):
Organization providing standards for
fire protection used by most insurance companies; educational
materials, training and research information.
US Fire Administration
Fleet Safety
American
Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA):
A
non-profit organization provides information for the public,
industry, law enforcement and motor vehicle administrators; a list
of all motor vehicle departments by state.
JJ Keller &
Associates, Inc.:
Trucking Industry resource for training
materials, regulations and supplies for trucking company to meet
governmental standards; training materials for construction and
general industry
Network of Employers for Traffic Safety
(NETS):
Organization dedicated to traffic safety in the workplace;
information, materials, programs, activities and campaigns to
reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries in the nation's
workforce
CDC / NIOSH on Motor Vehicle Safety
National Road Safety Organization
Food Safety
Hazard
Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) (USDA):
Government
agency resource for developing a HACCP Program and Food Code
regulations
FoodSafety.gov: Provides links to
selected government food safety-related information
Health & Safety Resources
American Red
Cross:
Organization providing training for first aid, CPR and
emergency training programs
American National
Standards Institute (ANSI):
Industry standards that relate to
products, processes, services, systems and personnel
American Society of
Testing Materials (ASTM International):
Industry standards for
materials, products, systems and services; list of standards,
revisions and training information
American Society of
Safety Engineers (ASSE): Association of safety
professionals
Behavioral Safety:
Information to develop
behavioral safety controls
5S's Programs:
These are programs to improve the conditions and
safety in the work place. 5S is part of a lean workplace philosophy
to improve operation processes and safety.
National
Restaurant Association:
Information related to the restaurant
business, government, and health and safety
National Safety
Council (NSC):
Provides safety training, materials and
resources on a wide range of topics
EHS Today:
A publication featuring safety research, programs
and links to products; online monthly newsletters available on
special topics: ergonomics, construction safety and safety
solutions
Occupational
Hazards and Safety:
A monthly digital publication on current
concerns in the safety field; good list of resources, consultants
and products
Safety
Information:
An online library of safety and training
materials; free materials available with a larger selection
available to website members.
MSHA Safety Video Clips: Short
MSHA training clips in English and Spanish
Underwriters Labs
(UL): A trusted testing lab to test products for
public safety; provides customers information on standards
certifications, listed products and safety information
Wellness Council
of America:
A resource for worksite wellness programs and
information
Oklahoma State University: one of the best
all-around safety topics indexes/libraries
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and
Safety
Safety Products
Retro-reflective insect vests
UV hardhats
Fall protection equipment and
advice
