What to Know about Ice Dams
Posted: February 17, 2016
If you’re no stranger to snow, then an ice dam on your roof is a dangerous seasonal possibility. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining off the roof. From gutter damage to unintended injuries, an ice dam can spell disaster. Fortunately, ice dams can be easily mitigated if you take steps to prevent them...
Data breaches: Not “if” but “when”
Posted: February 17, 2016
When we think about data breaches, it’s the big retailers — like Target, famously — and restaurants that do hundreds or thousands of point-of-sale transactions every week that come to mind. But contractors, especially if they’re working with subcontractors, are not immune to this risk — a single incident could cost a company thousands. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), a 10-year average...
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...