Use these fire prevention tips for small tribal businesses to better equip your shop or office for suppression and safety Fire departments in the U.S. respond to an estimated 13,570 fires in stores and mercantile properties on average each year, which account for 3 percent of all structure fires. 22 percent of fires were ignited… Read More
Loss prevention
How to design your property to deter crime
The security of a location is often impacted by physical design elements such as architecture, landscaping, lighting and many other elements. Carefully considering these features with safety in mind can result in a space that naturally discourages crime simply by its design. That’s the foundational theory of the internationally practiced, multi-disciplinary approach to security known… Read More
Prevent the shock: Workplace electrical safety
Electrical hazards cause more than 300 deaths and 4,000 injuries each year among U.S. workers. Electrocution is sixth among causes of workplace deaths in America. Since every worksite uses electricity, workplace electrical injuries are a real threat in any industry. Most of these accidents might have been prevented with these workplace electrical safety steps. Granted, electrical… Read More
How you can reduce your special events liability
As summer kicks off, it’s likely that your tribe or tribal enterprise may experience an increase in the number of special events you may be hosting or participate in. While these are likely a calendar highlight to be looked forward to, these types of events carry their own unique burdens of risk. Protect your organization… Read More
Help your tribal clients create a business continuity plan
Your tribal commercial client has weathered multiple storms: Vendors who didn’t deliver. Employee mistakes that cost the company. Perhaps even a claim or two. But do they have a business continuity plan to help them weather true storms, the kind caused by Mother Nature? As their agent, you’re uniquely positioned to help them create a… Read More
Tips for evaluating your wildfire ignition risk
Temperatures will soon be rising, and wildfires will not be far behind. Fortunately, there is still time to take crucial steps towards mitigating the risk of wildfires to your tribe and tribal enterprises. These steps embody preventative maintenance principles that help reduce a wildfire’s ability to spread. Put the brakes on wildfires this year with… Read More
Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention
Cars and Criminals – Protect your Fleet The incidence of catalytic converter theft from vehicles is on the rise throughout the country, burdening both organizations and individuals with replacement and repair costs. According to NU Property Casualty 360, these types of thefts were up 353% in 2021 when compared to 2020, a year which had… Read More
How to control tribal risks with a risk management plan
In earlier blogposts, we’ve talked at length about risk assessment and management, along with loss control. Now let’s get down to brass tacks: How can you help your clients control tribal risks with their risk management plan – and maintain it? “When we talk about ways to control tribal risks, we’re not doing a drive-by… Read More
Prevent winter water damage
Fight the freeze: Prevent winter water damage Freezing point opens up a wide variety of opportunities: ice skating, hockey, skiing…and water damage. No one wants to deal with a burst pipe or flooded basement. Cold winter conditions can make it particularly difficult to effect repairs once damage has been sustained. Fortunately, there are many ways… Read More
Leading by Example: Building a Culture of Safety Leadership
The principle of building a culture of safety leadership can be applied to any industry and organization, regardless of the work being performed. The phrase was first coined by champion driver and safety advocate Jackie Stewart who stated, “it takes leadership to improve safety,” after many decades of accidents. Modern races employ various safety measures… Read More