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State Fund is urging employers to take the necessary precautions to protect their business and their employees against severe flooding. This year’s historic snowpack is predicted to cause unprecedented flooding throughout the state as temperatures rise and snow begins to melt, causing reservoirs to release water in anticipation of the runoff. Flooding can affect any industry and the hazards are many. In order to help employers prepare, State Fund is encouraging policyholders to:
Have a disaster action plan:
Monitor weather and flood alerts. Be aware of reservoir levels and watch for planned releases:
Anticipate how to restart an operation after a flood. Be ready with new or additional safety precautions and PPE for employees working in flood areas:
Ranches, farms, orchards and other agricultural operations along with many of the construction trades are just a few of the industries that could be impacted as well as a host of other operations such as roadwork, tree work, and those involved with flood recovery, clean-up, or repair work. The dangers these workers can face range from driving through flooded areas, and working in standing water or confined spaces to electrical hazards, debris and hazardous materials and contaminated floodwater.
State Fund’s SVP of Safety and Health, Kate Craft states, “We may not know when emergencies will occur or how devastating they will be—but being prepared to respond to them can make all the difference for employers and their employees. We hope this information is helpful to you and your clients.”
Amwins Access is your official State Fund Access Partner. Please call us for any questions about doing business with State Fund.
Thank you for your continued business,
Your Amwins Access Team
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