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
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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
Distracted driving and your employees
A deeper dive into distracted driving: stats and tips on how NOT to be a stat Distracted driving is a factor in 80 percent of crashes, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This issue of driver distractions is not only increasing auto accidents and raising personal auto rates – it’s also an increasing… Read More
How you can minimize earthquake damage and injury
Share these earthquake safety tips with your business clients to minimize risk Most of the nation assumes California is the primary state affected by earthquakes. But that’s not necessarily true. While the West Coast (California, Oregon and Washington), along with Hawaii and Alaska experience the most quakes, every state can potentially experience temblors. Producers, provide… Read More
Safe digging projects: Don’t dig yourself into a hole
Many projects require a shovel or other excavator – laying an irrigation system, installing a fence, landscaping, maintenance, and so on. While digging may seem like a fairly safe activity, pre-existing underground utility lines may pose hidden threats. According to the Common Ground Alliance, an underground utility line is damaged once every six minutes. This… Read More
Be prepared with a natural disaster emergency response plan
Start the New Year with an updated natural disaster emergency response plan It’s a new year and a fresh start. A great way to stay on the track for success in the new year is to make sure you have a natural disaster emergency response plan in place for your tribe or tribal enterprise. While… Read More
‘Tis the season to prevent identity theft
Show your tribal clients how to prevent identity theft this holiday season The holiday season is not only a prime time for shopping and gift giving, but also a prime working time for hackers and identity thieves. To help keep your clients from falling victim to credit card or identity theft, share some important ways… 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. Due to the pandemic, many facilities are standing empty or are only partially in use, but that doesn’t mean they are exempt from essential winter weather preparation. Every year, winter’s precipitation and lower temperatures take a… Read More
Food safety during COVID-19
While not proven to be a primary channel of COVID-19 transmission, it’s important to remain vigilant regarding food safety, especially as restrictions ease and food retail industries slowly begin to resume operations. If the operations of your tribe or tribal enterprise include food retail of any kind, whether it’s lunch for a board meeting or… Read More
Unexpected Closures: Guidelines for Protecting Vacant Property
Closing temporarily during the pandemic? Protect your vacant property Has your tribal entity shut down, and all employees are furloughed or working from home? Now’s the time to enact safety measures for protecting vacant property. The global community has mobilized to implement unprecedented measures to stop the spread of the Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic…. Read More