7 preventative maintenance tips for your car this winter
Driving is dangerous at any time of the year, but it’s especially so in the winter as it brings icy roads, freezing temperatures, and reduced visibility, making driving conditions [...]
Effective risk mitigation strategies for tire businesses
Just like many other businesses, tire businesses face risks daily. Common hazards can arise when using key systems like electrical systems, lighting, water, and heating systems. Addressing these risks [...]
Alarm system basics: What you should know
Protecting your business against break-ins and theft is a top concern for any business owner. In fact, organized retail crime costs Canadians around $5 billion a year, according to the [...]
Tips to minimize risk for contractors
On a construction site or worksite, there are a lot of moving parts — that includes all the contractors, subcontractors, and tradespeople that are essential to any project. Whether [...]
The importance of manufacturers insurance: Protecting your business against potential losses
Manufacturing businesses are at risk for losses and liabilities that can be different when compared to other organizations. These can include equipment breakdown, theft, pollution, and cyberattacks. Mitigating these [...]
Electric vehicles: Risks and safety measures you should know
The automotive industry is transforming as the world increasingly embraces electric vehicles (EVs). These vehicles offer numerous benefits, including reduced carbon emissions, lower operating costs, and enhanced performance. Moreover, [...]
Understanding construction site management: 3 easy ways to improve your jobsite
The construction industry employs over 1.6 million people in Canada, and contributes about $151 billion to the Canadian economy annually, according to the Canadian Construction Association. As construction projects [...]
Summer storm safety tips for your business property
Keeping yourself safe during a thunderstorm involves staying indoors and avoiding open areas, tall trees, and metal objects. Keeping your business property safe during a thunderstorm requires different measures. [...]
The benefits of business interruption insurance
Business interruption insurance is sometimes overlooked by business owners when they are looking for a comprehensive insurance package. However, this type of insurance protects a business’ financial health and [...]
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 [...]
How to protect underground utilities during construction
Damage to underground utilities from excavation and trenching activities is more common than you might realize. In 2022 alone, there were 10,636 damages related to buried facilities from excavation [...]
