In Canada, fires kill eight people every week, with residential fires accounting for 73% of those fatalities. But many of these fatalities—and resulting home insurance claims—can be prevented with proper [...]
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, “mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. It’s a state of well-being.” Workplace demands can put physical and emotional stress [...]
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 [...]
The holiday season is a great time to reward your employees for a year of hard work and dedication. Whether you are hosting a smaller celebration during working hours, or [...]
Restaurant inspections are conducted on a routine basis by Canada’s Federal, Provincial or Municipal agencies to check and ensure regulatory requirements are being met with respect to general cleanliness, food [...]
Improperly installed temporary heaters are often the cause of major fire losses on construction projects. Protect your business with the right insurance solution. In construction, temporary heaters are commonly used [...]
As the summer comes to an end, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get back to business. With another season-end comes the task of performing maintenance to ensure [...]
For many construction and contracting projects, portable lighting is essential to viewing work. The type of lighting used must be safe for the location, especially if there are also hazardous [...]
Keeping your job 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 housekeeping [...]
No matter what your trade is, power tools make work faster, easier and more efficient. Some might argue they’re much more dangerous than conventional tools and therefore should be avoided [...]
