Risk Control Services & Resources
Westfield is dedicated to helping businesses like yours thrive. We offer tailored risk management solutions to help create a safe workplace and keep losses to a minimum.
What Is Risk Control?
Risk control programs, sometimes called loss control or risk management programs, aim to help reduce claims and losses, and prevent workplace injuries that could otherwise occur at your business. An effective program includes analyzing potential hazards and risks in the workplace, as well as implementing policies and training for employees.
From preventing slips, trips, and falls to protecting your property from fires and electrical failures, Westfield’s risk control services and resources are here to help — at no added cost to you as a policyholder.
Customized Risk Management Solutions
As a farm and agribusiness or mid-size commercial insurance policyholder, you can take advantage of Westfield Risk Services, a specialized program designed to help you manage loss exposure. Because our team of risk control consultants knows that every business is different, we work with you to develop solutions that align with your objectives and meet your unique risk profile.
We do this by taking an in-depth look at your equipment, policies and practices, environment, and employees to help identify the underlying causes of accidents and other losses. We also help you minimize the impact of loss events by educating you on how to manage a loss safely and effectively should one occur.
Examples of Our Risk Management Services
Keeping your employees safe and productive is a top priority. As a Westfield customer, you have access to a broad array of safety and risk management services, including:
- Workplace safety evaluations
- Accident prevention programs
- Special hazard assessments
- Continuity planning
- Employee training
- Driver and fleet safety programs
- Ergonomic insights
- Construction safety insights
- Farm safety insights
- Fire prevention and sprinkler assessments
- Electrical maintenance tips
Advantages of Working With Us
With assistance from a panel of subject matter experts, your personal risk control consultant is primed to help guide you through a broad range of issues. The advantages you gain by working with Westfield include:
- Access to a local risk control consultant
- An overview of your business losses and accidents to spot trends.
- Risk insights based on our experience with your industry.
- Targeted solutions to help reduce your exposure to risk.
- An online Resource Center featuring more than 2,000 safety documents.
We understand that accidents can still happen at safety conscious businesses. That’s why we work closely with our workers’ compensation and claims teams to help injured employees return to work.
Loss Control Resources at No Cost to You
From safety checklists to driver qualifications, we have a variety of risk control forms to help ensure you are well-equipped to manage risks effectively and confidently. Our risk control forms are grounded in the guidelines and regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Check them out today!
Take a Proactive Approach to Safety
Risk Control Insights
Frequently Asked Questions
As an agribusiness or mid-size commercial insurance policyholder, you can take advantage of our risk management services and safety resources at no cost.
To connect with a risk control consultant, simply contact your Westfield agent. They will help guide you through the process and put you in touch with our team.
Here are some organizations and resources to help you stay on top of the safety hazards your business may face.
OSHA: Access all OSHA standards, record keeping information, workplace inspections, free publications and posters, news releases, and contact information.
Department of Transportation (DOT). Visit the DOT’s website for information about fleet registration and vehicle inspections, as well as updates on standards.
Safety and Fitness Electronic Records System (SAFER): Use this tool for documenting and tracking fleet safety information taken from roadside inspections, audits, and accidents.
National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA): Review codes, standards, and fire statistics, including an analysis of past fire losses and what can be learned from these incidents.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Pocket Guide for Hazardous Chemicals: Access information about general industrial hygiene for several hundred chemicals.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC): Explore information related to product safety, product recalls, unsafe product reporting, safety standards and more.
National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD): Find resources for farms and agricultural businesses, including online safety videos, training topics, and technical bulletins.
National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Explore more than three dozen standard operating procedures for food service operations, including personal hygiene, food recalls, food storage, and more.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS): Learn how to prevent losses on our nation’s highways and access vehicle ratings, educational videos, laws, and regulations.
National Equipment Register (NER): Review heavy-equipment theft patterns across the country and receive alerts about heavy-equipment theft.