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
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‘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
Do solar roof panels increase fire risks?
Is there an increased risk of fire with solar roof panels? No doubt you read about Walmart’s lawsuit against Tesla last year, alleging that Tesla’s SolarCity solar (also called photovoltaic) panels caught on fire at seven Walmart locations, causing extensive damage. For Walmart, there was definitely an increased fire risk with solar roof panels. The… Read More
How to increase building security [infographic]
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
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
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