Spring has definitely sprung. I can tell because my lawn is growing like crazy and it’s time to cut it yet again, so it’s a great time to review a few lawn mower safety tips.
Cut the Risk out of Mowing Your Lawn
April 24, 2012
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The Six Rungs of the Safety Ladder
March 27, 2012
Ladder safety is probably not something most of us give much thought. After all, a ladder is a fairly simple tool. But the simplicity of this tool is exactly what makes it easy to take for granted.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries relating to ladders occur annually in the U.S. That’s a lot of injuries involving such a simple tool. Maybe we could all benefit from a review of ladder safety tips.
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Keep Med Pay Coverage and Keep the Peace
September 23, 2011
Have you ever had a friend at your house and they tripped on a step and got hurt? Maybe you are a business owner and you’ve had a customer that slipped and fell on your property. Accidents happen, often by no fault of yours. That’s why you carry medical payments coverage on your insurance policy.
4 Comments | Business, Central, Claims, Home, Liability, Personal | Tagged: claim, injury, liability, medical bills, medical payments coverage, no-fault | Permalink
Posted by R. J. Coleman
Three Ways to Shuttle the Kids with Confidence!
September 21, 2011
For parents, the end of summer can be bittersweet. While many of us are glad school is back in session, the countless extra-curricular activities that go hand-in-hand with the start of another school year are in full gear too. From football practice to French Club, each day brings new opportunities for parents everywhere to practice our favorite avocation—family shuttle service operator. And if your family is like my family, you’re probably shuttling not just your own kids but your kids’ friends as well.
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Posted by Jeff Foster
5 Reasons Loss Control Consultants are the Good Guys!
September 16, 2011
At times, Risk Management and Loss Control get a bad rap. Loss control consultants are viewed in some people’s eyes as ”the inspectors who are here to tell me how to run my business” or “the ones who will make my life difficult.” They can be viewed as the enemy and not having the best interest of the insured in mind. Actually, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
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