View these steps to increase building security Theft. Vandalism. Employee or customer harm. Securing a building not only protects your property, contents and inventory – it can also prevent harm to employees and help you avoid future liability claims. Here are steps to increase building security, making your property more secure. Related: Top 10… Read More
Electrical safety in the office
Avoid nasty shocks this New Year with electrical safety in the office Extension cords strung across walkways. Overloaded power strips. Office personal heaters all running concurrently. All are a recipe for electrical shocks and fires. Fortunately, there are many simple ways to protect electrical safety in the office and keep tribal employees warm – and… Read More
Holiday retail risks for tribal businesses
Busy retailers: Note these holiday retail risks It’s that time of year: holiday make it or break it time when retailers cash in on the season, moving their profits into the black. It’s also the time for holiday retail risks – most notably, employee theft and shoplifting. Help your retail clients take note of these… Read More
Cyber security and data breach prevention
Key steps to boosting your tribal cyber security In today’s connected world, cyber threats are on the rise. Cyber criminals are becoming more and more sophisticated in their attacks, employing everything from impersonation fraud, misleading emails, malicious links, ransomware and more. Technology is only going to become more sophisticated with each passing year, making the… Read More
Ergonomics on the job: Comfort for Tribal employees
Keep workers safe with ergonomics on the job When we hear the term ergonomics on the job, we often think office environments. Actually, ergonomics is applicable in any job position or work assignment. It’s the science of fitting the job to the worker (not the worker to the job) in order to reduce stress… Read More
Protect boilers in cold weather
How to protect boilers in cold weather with regular inspections and maintenance In most parts of the country, winter weather has struck. Icy roads, icy parking lots…there’s a lot to think about as a tribal business owner. Don’t forget your boiler system as well. Winter cold – especially freezing temperatures – can wreak havoc with… Read More
Help your tribal entity create a fire prevention and protection plan
Add a fire prevention and protection plan to your risk management Fire rates near the top of a list of the greatest hazards that a business can experience. Each year, several thousand lives are lost to fires, tens of thousands of people are seriously injured, and billions of dollars in property is destroyed or damaged… Read More
Active lethal threat preparation for tribal entities
Help your tribe create preparation steps for an active lethal threat Active lethal threat preparation requires both practice and planning. Regular practice before an emergency helps appropriate responses to become second nature and can also help identify weaknesses in the emergency plan. These vulnerabilities can then be addressed and remedied. The Department of Homeland Security… Read More
Do you have personal and business emergency plans in place?
It’s National Preparedness Month: Make emergency plans for home and business September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), National Preparedness Month reminds us to create emergency plans for our homes, businesses, schools, and communities – whether natural or man-made disasters. We recommend you make a list as to what preparation… Read More
Back-to-school safety tips: Protecting young pedestrians and bicyclists
Help your insurance clients protect their school kids It’s back-to-school time. Parents have armed their kids with notebooks, pencils, crayons and more – but have your clients armed their kids with safety tips? Some 301 school-age children (18 and younger) were killed in school transportation-related crashes from 2006 to 2015, according to the National… Read More