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 [...]
Winter driving safety: Tips on what to pack in your car emergency kit
Ellen Brait2023-04-05T16:38:17-04:00Before hitting the road, you should make sure you have a few essentials. Everyone knows that certain items are a must, like a driver’s license or your vehicle registration. But what [...]
How to avoid distracted driving as a professional driver
Elizabeth Tela2022-10-28T15:02:53-04:00There are numerous jobs where you may be required to deliver passengers safely to their destination, including limousine drivers, party bus operators, or drivers for other types of vehicles. Even [...]
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 [...]
Tools of the trade—4 new tech toys for contractors
Federated Insurance2026-03-27T12:09:53-04:00As 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. [...]
4 smartphone apps to help contractors
Federated Insurance2022-05-17T12:15:57-04:00Smartphones 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 [...]
Digging into digital dining: how restaurants can make the most of mobile technology
Federated Insurance2021-10-25T13:59:47-04:00Is great service, delicious food, and a comfortable experience your restaurant’s recipe for success? It’s time to revisit your list of ingredients. These days, a winning strategy goes beyond the [...]
Types of risks and exposures contractors face
Federated Insurance2023-03-06T11:41:14-05:00As 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 [...]
Cyber risks your business could face during a pandemic
brucereid2023-05-01T11:05:37-04:00During a pandemic, there are a number of things business owners need to think about, ranging from the safety of their employees to their bottom line. But one area of [...]
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 [...]
