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Why you should include thermal imaging in your preventative maintenance program

Elizabeth Tela2022-08-02T15:07:54-04:00

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Every 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 [...]

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Fire prevention tips for welding, cutting and other hot work

Federated Insurance2021-12-02T13:46:21-05:00Tags: cutting, fire prevention, Risk management, safety, welding|

2 minute read

The use of open-flame and spark producing devices for welding, cutting and other hot work is among the leading causes of fires and explosions in North America. Even though it [...]

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Tips for home builders: buying developed lots

Federated Insurance2021-12-02T09:48:33-05:00Tags: commercial lots, Home builders, Residential Lots, Risk management|

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Before you buy developed lots, consider these tips for home builders to help make sure you aren’t taking on unnecessary risk. After all, no matter how well constructed a house [...]

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Tools of the trade—4 new tech toys for contractors

Federated Insurance2021-12-21T12:02:26-05:00

3 minute read

As a contractor, you’re passionate about the tools you use. After all, for each installation or repair, contractors depend on that technology to meet the needs on the jobsite. You [...]

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4 smartphone apps to help contractors

Federated Insurance2022-05-17T12:15:57-04:00

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Smartphones offer all sorts of conveniences to customers, but for skilled trades workers and contractors, they can also be valuable tools to be used on the job site. That’s why [...]

Tips to help your contracting business during a home renovation

Federated Insurance2022-03-18T16:08:41-04:00

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As Canadians continue to spend most of their time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, interior design and renovation has been a way for many homeowners to be more productive [...]

Types of risks and exposures contractors face

Federated Insurance2023-03-06T11:41:14-05:00

7 minute read

As a contractor, subcontractor, or professional in the skilled trades working on or managing a construction site, there are a lot of moving parts you are responsible for. This can [...]

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How to handle a construction site during a pandemic

Federated Insurance2022-03-18T17:01:10-04:00Tags: COVID-19|

8 minute read

A pandemic, like COVID-19, has brought on unprecedented challenges for businesses and employees across Canada. Growing public health concerns have resulted in the shutdown of many businesses, forcing them to [...]

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Construction site safety tips: working at heights

Federated Insurance2021-09-02T13:18:51-04:00Tags: Construction Site, heights, ladders, safety, scaffolding|

4 minute read

While working at heights is sometimes required, it can be dangerous so it’s vital that appropriate safety measures are taken. Construction makes up 8 per cent of the Ontario workforce, [...]

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3 tips for growing your contracting business in 2016

Federated Insurance2021-03-25T09:37:01-04:00Tags: Contracting business, credibility, expanding, growing your business, success, work life balance|

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During your well-deserved seasonal downtime, it is important to start planning for the months ahead. The economic outlook for Canada in 2016 looks like there could be some challenges faced [...]

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