It’s not news that brewery workers face risk when working in confined spaces—but this horrifying story out of California may be news to you: a worker lowered into a 50-foot drainage shaft fell to his death.
Why?
The general contractor and the subcontractor on the job did not follow permit-required procedures for working in confined spaces.
As a group, craft breweries give an impression of cooperation, collaboration, and camaraderie. That attitude is coming across loud and clear in the guest tap trend. Read More…
While breweries and food trucks may seem like a natural paring, Beall Brewery Insurance would like to point out that breweries that allow food trucks onto their property expose themselves to additional liability that must be addressed. Read More…
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, brewery injuries have been on the rise the last four years, Beall Brewery Insurance reports. Read More…
Beall Brewery Insurance reports that, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, each day about 2,000 US workers sustain work-related eye injuries requiring medical treatment. Eye injury has resulted in more than $300 million in lost time, medical expenses, and workers compensation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read More…
A craft brewery has a lot of moving parts. They facilitate the production of great craft beer, while simultaneously exposing the brewery itself to potential equipment malfunction and breakdown that can halt production, frustrate customers, and damage the brewery’s bottom line, Beall Brewery Insurance points out. Read More…
When you think about worker health and safety, you probably focus on avoiding the pinch points on your canning line or making sure your team follows all the safety procedures when working in confined spaces. And, of course, your workers’ physical safety is very important! But mental health is also important—and a bigger issue than you may realize. Read More…
Stress is a fact of life for the craft brewery professional. Read More…
It’s been a chilly winter all across the country … but cold temps aren’t only seasonal. Beall Brewery Insurance points out that temperature extremes are just part of the job for craft brewery professionals. Read More…
Beall Brewery Insurance reports that studies have shown sufficient sleep can sharpen the memory, improve physical stamina, reduce stress levels, and spark creativity.
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