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Teaching Teens to Drive

There are few experiences more nerve-wracking than letting an anxious teenager get behind the wheel for the first time. But there are some common training strategies that help ensure that teens can…

Hard to Place Homes

Although it’s always important to purchase homeowners insurance to protect your investment, some homes are harder to insure than others. These homes, referred to as “hard to place homes,” are usually exposed…

OSHA’s Stance on Distracted Driving

The top priority of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is keeping workers safe. While workplace fatalities have been decreasing in recent years, motor vehicle crashes continue to be one of…

Coverage in Action: Crime Insurance

While you may think your business would never be the victim of theft, the harsh reality is that nearly every business can become a victim. In this day and age, thieves (including…

Preparing a Business for Disaster

Disasters can occur at any time and completely interrupt a business’s progress, potentially causing significant setbacks that threaten the health of the organization. Although disasters are often unpredictable, it is possible for…

Dogs in the Workplace

According to the Society for Human Resource Management, approximately 9 percent of U.S. employers allow their employees to bring their dogs to work every day. With this trend on the rise, many…

The Snow Pack Threat – How the Oncoming Spring May Mean Flooding

By: Jeffrey Wood As the snow pack melts there is potential for flooding in our area. Stream and river waters will rise as the weather starts to warm.  Here are some important…

Avoiding Animal Collisions

One of the most dangerous driving hazards are animal collisions. Because animals often react unpredictably, drivers can frequently misjudge their speed, direction and distance. Plus, sudden turns to avoid an animal could…

The 411 on the IIPP

By: Chad Watts, CIC, CRIS Is this your safety program? If you answered “yes”, then it is time to dust off and look at your Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Remember,…

Managing Risk Across the Supply Chain

Written by: Roland Guillen While lean manufacturing has become a cornerstone of successful supply chain management and a way for manufacturers to stay responsive to changes in their markets, the dependence on…