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Welding workstations and hot work safety

Many manufacturing facilities use welding and hot work in their operations. Hot work includes welding, cutting, brazing and soldering, and..

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Manufacturer's E&O Coverage

As a manufacturing, machine shop, or metalworking operation, there may come a day when the material used to make your product is faulty or..

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Recognizing the psychological effects of work comp injuries

A claims department functions because of loss to property, an accident, or an injury due to legal liability, misfortune, negligence, or..

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Metal Fabrication and Machine Shop Safety

Several severe injuries recently occurred in metal fabrication operations and machine shops insured by West Bend. These accidents resulted..

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How Does Manufacturer's E&O Coverage Differ from General Liability?

Manufacturers Errors & Omissions coverage extends the basic General Liability policy to provide payment when you (as the insured) must..

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Understanding Insurance Coverage for Light Manufacturing Facilities

West Bend considers light manufacturing operations to include manufacturers of small stamped, rolled, turned, pressed, cut, machined, or..

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Safe Operation of Forklifts

OSHA estimates power industrial trucks (PIT), commonly called forklifts, cause about 85 fatal accidents per year, 34,900 accidents..

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Safety in Manufacturing: Where to Start

When it comes to safety and compliance, knowing where to begin is often the biggest obstacle employers face. Between OSHA compliance,..

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