What's the Most Dangerous Part of your Employee's Work Day? 8 Tips to Keep Your Staff Safe.
Posted: January 21, 2016
What's the Most Dangerous Part of your Employee's Work Day? 8 Tips to Keep Your Staff Safe.By: Carolyn Sennett from www.eriesense.com For many businesses, the most dangerous part of the workday is the time the employees spend in their vehicles. In fact, transportation crashes are the number one cause of on-the-job deaths in the country, according to the Department of Labor. The leading causes of accidents are often distractions. From eating, drinking and reading to using a navigation system, adjusting the...
Your Other Full-Time Job: Defensive Driving
Posted: January 19, 2016
Your Other Full-Time Job: Defensive DrivingWhen you’re behind the wheel of a vehicle, defensive driving is your full-time job. Your ability to anticipate road conditions and look out for other drivers determines your safety and theirs. Practicing defensive driving daily will get you where you need to go. It will give you confidence to drive through the worst of weather or the wisdom not to. Take the challenge to develop...
Do I Need to Insure My New Engagement Ring?!
Posted: January 16, 2016
Do I Need to Insure My New Engagement Ring?!There’s no doubt that the holiday season is a popular time to get engaged. And that your new ring is beautiful and signals your newly engaged status. But did you ever consider what you would do ifthe ring was stolen, lost or damaged? Most standard homeowners insurance and renters policies only cover jewelry up to a specific dollar amount. This amount, which is known as...
Protecting Your Business From The Dangers Of Winter
Posted: January 15, 2016
Protecting Your Business From The Dangers Of WinterThe winter months bring in weather systems that can lead to heavy property damage as well as a higher incidence of employee illness, power outages, and the possibility of weather-related closures. Sub-zero temperatures can lead to burst pipes and flooding and leave business owners dealing with an expensive clean-up. These dangerous conditions can also increase the risk of employees, customers, or clients slipping and falling...
Preparation Key to Preventing Winter Work Injuries
Posted: January 6, 2016
Preparation Key to Preventing Winter Work InjuriesFrom summer's heat to winter's cold, the Midwest embraces each season and the weather it brings. With a little preparation, property owners and businesses can minimize the risks of people slipping and falling that come with snow and ice. Pardridge Insurance of Sycamore recommends having procedures and resources ready to prevent an accident. 1. Managing winter outside your building While you may not be able to...