Monday, January 16, 2012 Consumers will likely turn to alternative heating sources again this winter to heat their homes. Renewed interest in wood pellet stoves, space heaters, fireplaces and other devices can be expected as temperatures drop. With that in mind, the Institute for Business & Home Safety offers the following safety information. READ MORE >>
Monday, January 16, 2012Roof Mounted Equipment Maintenance Benefits of Properly Maintaining Roof-Mounted Equipment Roof damage is a major source of property loss each year when buildings are subjected to high winds, wind-driven rain, hail, ice and snow, and wildfire. A compromised roof can lead to significant damage to internal fixtures, furniture, and equipment. READ MORE >>
Monday, January 16, 2012Every Business Should Consider a Risk and Vulnerability Assessment What risks truly threaten your organization? How will a business interruption impact your business functions? Will your business be able to recover and reopen once the disruption or disaster passes? READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 As of 1995, OSHA has required residential contractors working at a height of six feet or more to be protected with conventional fall protection systems such as guardrails, safety nets or personal fall arrest gear. Effective last June 16, 2011 key changes for residential contractors included the following: READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 Driver Fatigue A fatigued driver is a dangerous driver. Each year, thousands of accidents occur as a result of a driver losing focus from being tired or falling asleep behind the wheel. Statistics indicate most accidents occur between 2 and 6 a.m. READ MORE >>
Monday, July 25, 2011 Cell Phone Best Practices Cell phones have become a very important part of living throughout the past several years. They are used for business transactions, emails, texting, staying in touch with family members, and for leisure activities such as surfing the internet, to name a few. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 21, 2011 Texting While Driving - A Dangerous Activity Someone you know just sent you a text message. Maybe your boss wants the latest numbers, or a friend wants to set up a place to meet after work. Traffic is flowing smoothly, and you know it would take less than a second to type a response – so you do. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 21, 2011 Grilling Safety Tips Peak grilling season is here, and for fans of summer there is nothing like grilling outside with family and friends. Great food, drink, and fun are associated with grilling, however, so are injuries and fires. According to the National Fire READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 21, 2011 Sunburn Prevention Tips Landscaping, spending a day at the beach with the kids, and working on a roof are just a few of the activities we may participate in each summer. Spending a significant amount of time in the sun can lead to sunburn and dehydration. Sunburn is not only painful and READ MORE >>
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