The dangers of salvaged electrical equipment
When sourcing parts for an electrical project, the option to use salvaged or refurbished equipment can be tempting. The promise of significant cost savings is a powerful motivator, especially with [...]
How to maintain a clean construction site
Keeping your construction site in proper order can improve safety, morale, public relations, and efficiency. This involves proper storage, use, cleanup, and disposal of various construction-related materials. A good [...]
Safety tips for using temporary heaters
Improperly installed temporary heaters are often the cause of major fire losses on construction projects. Temporary heaters are commonly used for specific heating tasks such as ground thawing, concrete [...]
Risks facing those on construction sites
Those working in the construction industry face a number of risks everyday. While fire and water damage remain top risks in construction, there are many more—from slips and falls [...]
Tips for working in cold temperatures
Staying warm during a Canadian winter can be tough. Climate change could make winter storms bigger and stronger than ever before, since warmer air holds more moisture. That’s [...]
Asbestos removal: How to detect and navigate an exposure
When humans inhale or ingest asbestos fibers, the material can get trapped in the nose, throat, or digestive tract, which can cause serious health problems, such as respiratory diseases [...]
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 [...]
Best practices and tips to stay healthy and safe on the road
Federated Insurance2022-03-18T16:04:57-04:00WHILE ON THE ROAD: Ensure you follow all interprovincial, interterritorial, and US-Canadian border protocols, which may include wearing a non-medical mask or face covering upon entry and for the duration [...]
6 best practices and tips to stay healthy and safe on the road
Federated Insurance2022-03-18T16:25:37-04:001) Wash your hands often with warm water and soap or disinfect with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for at least 20 seconds. Clean your hands prior to starting work, eating, [...]
Best practices and tips to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on the manufacturing floor
Federated Insurance2022-03-18T16:29:13-04:00HOW TO MAINTAIN PHYSICAL DISTANCING: Do not congregate near doorways, hallways, walkways, parking lots, break rooms, locker rooms, washrooms, time clock stations, etc. Stay away from crowded areas such as [...]
