Fire safety tips for homebuilders
Whether you’re building a detached home or an entire subdivision, working in the home construction industry comes with risk — and one of the biggest risks is fire. There [...]
How to prevent the collapse of partially constructed homes
Numerous partially constructed houses and other light-frame wood buildings are blown down every year across Canada. The National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), along with provincial building codes, specifies [...]
What to do before, during and after an Earthquake
Earthquakes are unpredictable natural events that can occur at any time of the year. They violently shake the ground due to tectonic plates moving along a fault line in [...]
Five loss prevention strategies for your business
Profit, in the broadest sense, is sales minus costs. Typically, loss prevention is seen as a cost to the business because implementing something new costs money – whether it’s [...]
How business interruption insurance can protect your company from disruptions
Business interruption insurance offers companies an added layer of protection if they have to cease operations unexpectedly. For example, imagine your retail business floods in a severe storm that [...]
Tips to protect your shop from electrical source vehicle fires
Are you a repair shop or service centre owner? If so, it’s important to know a fire can occur when vehicles and equipment experience electrical malfunctions. Motor vehicles, marine [...]
Fire prevention for construction sites
Fires are dangerous and can burn out of control in as little as 30 seconds. Having a detailed and effective loss prevention plan in place can help you keep [...]
Key tips to ensure your storage lot is secure
Storage lots can be used to store a variety of items, including vehicles, stock, and equipment. A properly designed storage lot uses several security measures that make theft difficult. Below, [...]
How to prepare your business for a hurricane
Elizabeth Tela2022-11-15T16:53:24-05:00Hurricanes are extremely dangerous weather events that can devastate livelihoods, disrupt business operations, and damage properties, equipment, and vehicles. It’s important to take the time to prepare for hurricanes, in [...]
Why you should include thermal imaging in your preventative maintenance program
Elizabeth Tela2022-08-02T15:07:54-04:00Every year, the insurance industry sees losses from fires that are started by poorly maintained electrical panels, wiring, and underrated circuit breakers or fuses. Losses can also arise from machinery [...]
