How to protect and winterize your vehicle fleet Winter has settled in to stay for a few more months, so it’s crucial to winterize your vehicle fleet if you skipped it last fall. More than 136,000 Americans are injured and over 1,800 are killed on snowy, slushy or icy pavement every winter, says Icy Road… Read More
Winter loss control tips
How to prepare your small business for winter
Follow these steps to prepare your small business for winter As your small business gears up for the holidays and year-end reporting, don’t forget to have a plan in place for severe winter weather. Each year, we continue to see extreme winter weather hit several locales across the country, so now’s the time to begin… Read More
Essential winter weather preparation
Don’t get left in the cold! Use these tips for essential winter weather preparation Winter weather is fast approaching. Every year, winter’s precipitation and lower temperatures take a toll on facilities that can lead to costly property damage claims. However, proper care and maintenance strategies handled prior to winter conditions can drastically reduce their damaging… Read More
Steps to prevent winter property damage to roofs
Depending on where you’re located, winter can wreak all kinds of property damage, from pavement upheaval, power loss and frozen pipes, to roof collapse and water intrusion. That’s why it’s critical to take steps to prepare for and prevent winter property damage. However, says FEMA, most buildings are not at risk of snow induced failure. “More… Read More
Clear heavy snow off your roof quickly and safely
Depending on the size of your roof, overhead snow cover could weigh thousands of pounds. Remove it quickly, but with employee safety top of mind. The forecasters and their predictive models were correct. Your region has been hit by a severe winter storm, with major, perhaps record-setting, snowfall and bone-chilling temperatures and winds. Local businesses,… Read More
Help your clients mitigate commercial property risks
As a commercial property owner or manager, your insurance client assumes responsibility for maintaining their building and surrounding property. Whether they own or manage retail, office or industrial buildings or apartment complexes, failing to adequately maintain the infrastructure could lead to major property and liability losses. Share these tips from Zurich to mitigate their commercial property… Read More
Prevent winter slips, trips and falls
Winter weather may look magical, but the slush, ice and snow that come with it can make walking a treacherous activity. Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of injury worldwide, and seasonal precipitation in winter months can greatly increase the likelihood of these types of injuries. Protect the people at your facilities by… Read More
Don’t get snowed under: Snow and ice removal tips
Parts of the country have experienced record snowfall this year, and winter is far from over. While snow and ice removal may bring to mind shoveling walkways and scraping ice off windshields, removing snow and ice accumulations from rooftops and awnings is an equally important practice. That’s why we’re presenting these timely snow and ice… Read More
How to protect outdoor workers from cold stress this winter
As a tribal employer, it’s imperative during the winter season that you stay aware of outside temperatures. This will help you better help gauge workers’ exposure to wind chill and prevent cold stress. You will also need to monitor workers’ physical condition during tasks, especially those who are not as used to working in the… Read More
Holiday hazards and safety tips [infographic]
Accident-prone during the holidays?Use our holiday hazards and safety tips “It’s that most…hazard-prone time of the year!” While that’s not exactly how the lyrics go, it’s true. We’ve all added to our monthly list of to-dos by ten-fold. To accomplish the list, we’re working faster and harder, and often not paying attention to holiday hazards… Read More