Preparing For The Next Step REOPENING BUSINESSES To help our clients safely reopen as states ease restrictions, Travelers Insurance Company created a robust suite of risk management resources featuring a series of webinars and articles, with podcasts and interactive tools, some of which are coming soon. Check frequently for new information, including information for your …
Starting your own business requires a giant leap of faith, and the type of business you open could mean the difference between a dream deferred and a thriving business of your own. Forget the fancy degrees and bank loans — you can now start a profit-generating venture with a WiFi connection and a little seed …
Running a small business can be demanding, and you’ve probably found yourself working late into the night on more than one occasion or unable to sleep due to the stresses of the day. Naturally, this can erode your ability to be a small business owner. If so, you’re not alone. More than one-third of American adults are sleep-deprived. …
Opening your own small business is an exhilarating undertaking made even more exciting if you’re successful. No matter how skilled a business person you are, venturing into stagnating or dwindling industries makes it more likely that your business will be one of the 50 percent that fails within the first five years. Help ensure your success by steering clear …
Once you attract and hire qualified job candidates to your open positions, having an onboarding and training process can help employees work safely and effectively. A continuous onboarding program will help orient employees not only to the functional details of employment, such as appropriate safety procedures, but also to the safety culture of the organization. …
Introduction This article focuses on inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) requirements for smoke and heat detection systems. Fire detection systems can provide early detection and notification of a fire emergency; therefore, it is essential that they are maintained appropriately. This article also assumes that the smoke and heat detection systems are UL Listed or FM …
This article was originally published by AmWINS Group, Inc. It was edited and rewritten to simplify the content. To read the original article please click here. When risk management department is assigned to focus on the major project, including construction, with particular attention to the insurance requirements to be imposed on the general contractor and …
Decorating is an essential part of the holiday season in many homes across the country. Unfortunately, those decorations can increase your chances of a fire. Nearly 400 home fires a year are caused by holiday lights and decorations, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, resulting in more than $25 million in property damage. By following …
What time is the garbage pick up on your street? It is super early in front of the office here and I always wonder whether the workers are alert enough to work. Yesterday, San Francisco garbage truck struck and killed a worker. We used to hear such news about policemen and firemen… but garbage truck …
Protect your friends and family as you beat the heat. Warmer weather means more outdoor activities for the whole family, including cooling off in the pool. We want to help you make sure that you, your family and guests are safe. Here are a few tips that can help you stay safe while you have …