What's the Most Dangerous Part of your Employee's Work Day? 8 Tips to Keep Your Staff Safe.
Posted: January 21, 2016
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...
Preparation Key to Preventing Winter Work Injuries
Posted: January 6, 2016
From 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...
Do You Hear the BEEP Where You Sleep?!
Posted: October 9, 2015
Proper smoke alarm placement can save your life Not only is checking the batteries and testing your smoke alarms important to your safety, but also key is placing smoke alarms in the proper places. Alarms should be in the basement, outside sleeping areas, and inside each bedroom. View the infographic below to learn more about smoke alarm placement. More information about fire prevention This article...
Fire Safety Checklist for Businesses!
Posted: October 2, 2015
Because everyone has a stake in Fire Safety...be sure to know these important points! Don’t let your business or workplace become a statistic. Everyone on your team has a part to play in fire safety. Take the time to be sure that your FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST has been gone over - for your business and home! Here is a printable PDF Checklist: Everyone-Has-a-Stake-in-Fire-Safety....
I had a car accident. What do I need to report?
Posted: September 30, 2015
Car accidents are stressful but quickly reporting your claim can bring peace of mind. Once you’ve taken a few deep breaths and made sure everyone is safe, here is the information you need to gather to report the incident your Insurance Agent. Special mobile features for our insurance partner Grinnell Mutual have also been highlighted. 1. Snap a photo or video of the damaged vehicle(s)...