What to do before, during and after an Earthquake
Earthquakes are unpredictable natural events that can occur at any time of the year. They violently shake the ground due to tectonic plates moving along a fault line in [...]
Five loss prevention strategies for your business
Profit, in the broadest sense, is sales minus costs. Typically, loss prevention is seen as a cost to the business because implementing something new costs money – whether it’s [...]
How business interruption insurance can protect your company from disruptions
Business interruption insurance offers companies an added layer of protection if they have to cease operations unexpectedly. For example, imagine your retail business floods in a severe storm that [...]
How to build a culture of workplace safety at your contracting business
Whether climbing a ladder on an uneven surface, carrying heavy supplies on slippery floors, or simply walking down a cluttered hallway, workers can face several hazardous situations throughout a [...]
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 [...]
Tips to protect your shop from electrical source vehicle fires
Are you a repair shop or service centre owner? If so, it’s important to know a fire can occur when vehicles and equipment experience electrical malfunctions. Motor vehicles, marine [...]
Tips to help protect your business from flood damage
Many business owners assume that if their business property hasn’t experienced flooding before then it won’t happen anytime soon. While this isn’t necessarily true, the good news is there [...]
Three ways to effectively manage independent contractors
Hiring employees for your business can be an exhausting and laborious process. With different roles to fill and various tasks to complete, sometimes it’s easier to hire an independent [...]
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 [...]
How handheld devices can factor into your road safety policy
Across Canada, using handheld devices while behind the wheel is considered distracted driving. Distracted driving is illegal and considered a form of impairment, similar to driving while intoxicated. According [...]
Recordkeeping best practices for your contracting business
As a contractor, you likely have a lot of tools you rely on to help you get tasks done for projects. You may manage several projects at once on [...]
Key tips to ensure your storage lot is secure
Storage lots can be used to store a variety of items, including vehicles, stock, and equipment. A properly designed storage lot uses several security measures that make theft difficult. Below, [...]
