Given the nature of the job, delivery drivers are often exposed to a wide variety of potential risks and hazards that co-workers who remain at the restaurant might not have to deal with. Getting behind the wheel, dropping off...
The winter months bring more than just cold weather and shorter days; they bring the possibility of winter storms that may result in snow- and ice-covered landscapes. While it may be a winter wonderland for some, as a property...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is considered the “silent killer” because it is impossible to see, taste, or smell the toxic fumes, and it can kill you before you are even aware it is in your home. At lower levels of...
Electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain traction in the U.S. auto market. Last year, Americans bought nearly 450,000 EVs—an 83% jump over 2020. With many federal and state governments pushing for lower CO2 roadway emissions, EV demand is expected...
Fires are a serious risk for businesses of all types. It’s up to you to take the proper precautions to keep yourself, your co-workers, and your customers safe from fire hazards. Lower the Risks of Fire There are some...
Drivers increasingly engaged in dangerous behaviors last year. According to new survey data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, this put the brakes on a three-year decline in speeding, driving under the influence, and texting while driving. The...
Winter months present additional hazards that are typically not factors for employees during warmer weather – specifically, slip and fall concerns. With snow and ice-covered conditions, you run the risk of taking major falls, which can lead to serious...
In the commercial property insurance space, rising inflation increases the risk of undervaluing property. A rise in building costs due to factors such as labor shortages, worker wage growth, supply chain disruptions and raw material price increases can increase...
During the holiday season, it’s often easier to shop online to find gifts for your loved ones. But while online shopping can save you the trip to the store, it also comes with cybersecurity risks. Online shoppers are often...
Prevent Falling Merchandise Objects falling from above can pose a serious danger, and you are at increased risk when merchandise is stored above you. Don’t think you are at risk? Consider the following incidents: A warehouseman was paralyzed after...
