Many of us travel under thousands of overhead power lines each day without a second thought. Such close encounters can be as basic as a service line going to a home or major lines carrying power across the country. There is a tremendous amount of danger if you, your vehicle or your piece of equipment… Read more »
UL 300, Standard for Safety for Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Restaurant Cooking Areas, became effective in 1994. In the years just before then, changes in cooking methods to vegetable based cooking oils, and use of high energy efficiency appliances significantly increased the fire hazard in cooking operations. Commercial kitchen fires… Read more »
The Northeast has seen some fairly devastating damage during the last two hurricane seasons. With the destruction from Super Storm Sandy and Hurricane Irene still fresh in our minds, it is important that all business owners prepare for this year’s hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an active 2013 Atlantic hurricane season due… Read more »
Your business just suffered an accident: someone or something caused damage to your property or building, an employee was injured or a visitor got hurt at your place of business. As a business owner, it’s the worst feeling and so many different emotions start running through you. Your first priority is to remain calm and… Read more »
An independent insurance agent can prove to be an invaluable resource when it comes to purchasing insurance, as outlined in our recent blog post. Not only are they dedicated to finding you the best coverage at the best price, they can shop around multiple insurance carriers to ensure that you are fully protected. To help make… Read more »
Now that the school year has ended, I find myself reflecting on a child’s education. School can provide instruction in an increasingly regulated curriculum 180 days per year. Applying that knowledge in a practical way, enriching our kids and providing meaningful experiences the remaining 185 days is one of the fun parts of being a… Read more »
Today’s guest post is brought to you by Alyssa DellaCamera from Eaton & Berube Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency located in New Hampshire. Learn about how an independent agent can benefit you and your business. Advertisements promising significant savings on your insurance in exchange for just a few minutes of your time may be enticing,… Read more »
There seems to be no off season for slip and fall claims and if you are a snow removal contractor you could be involved in a liability claim at any time. You might think the time for snow and ice claims is over, but in fact tender letters from a property owner’s insurer, letters of… Read more »
As you’re spending summertime on your safely checked deck , hopefully you’re not as obsessed with ducks as I apparently am this year. A more important topic for summer safety huddles is West Nile Virus (WNV) prevention, particularly for workers who spend the day outdoors, but also to educate everyone who likes to spend early morning or… Read more »
Farming has never been an easy occupation – long hours, non-cooperative weather, fickle commodity prices and the possibility of severe injury. Agriculture is among the most dangerous industries with only transportation/warehousing and construction being more dangerous. Agriculture has the highest fatal work injury rate (24.4 per 100,000 full time workers) of all industries1. Among specific… Read more »
