by Judi Kagiwada | Jan 25, 2017 | Safety, Safety Tips, Wood Stoves
With energy prices increasing more homeowners are choosing wood or pellet stoves as alternate heating devices. Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires. You can heat efficiently and safely with wood by following recommended procedures and methods. Proper...
by brennagimler1 | Sep 15, 2016 | Safety, Safety Tips
I have seen it happen many times with my own eyes and even more times shared on the news. Drivers impatiently ignoring the flashing lights and stop sign on an active school bus. Schools have been in session now for two weeks in some cities and towns. Once again as...
by brennagimler1 | Jul 27, 2016 | OSHA, Risk Management, Safety, Workers Compensation
It’s a fact, OSHA’s fines will increase 78 percent to account for inflation since 1990. As part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, OSHA will increase its penalties for the first time in over 25 years. Although financial penalties are meant to be increased...
by Richard Volkmann | Jun 17, 2016 | Safety, Safety Tips
Believe it or not, there are plenty of hazards in an office setting. It is true that office accidents seem less severe than those that occur in a manufacturing plant or among construction workers, but they can be just as painful and just as much of a financial setback...
by John Tessier | Dec 17, 2014 | Claims, Farrell Backlund, Helpful Tips, Holiday Safety Tips, Holidays, Home Dangers, Homeowners Insurance, Insurance, Safety, Safety Tips
With the Thanksgiving hangover worn off, people everywhere are getting into the Christmas spirit by decorating their homes, humming Christmas carols, and shopping for the perfect gift for their loved ones. Whether you are planning to use a real tree or a fake tree to...
by John Tessier | Nov 21, 2012 | Farrell Backlund, Homeowners Insurance, Miscellaneous, Safety
Thanksgiving is about family, giving thanks for what you have…and turkey. Turkey is the main course for most Thanksgiving Day dinners, and sometime people like to get creative with the way they cook it. One of the more popular cooking methods is turkey frying. Those...
