Preparing your business for extreme weather
Extreme weather and natural catastrophes cause billions of dollars of damage in Canada every year. The costs are high: Insured damage from floods, rain, snow, and windstorms reached $1.3 [...]
How to prepare your business for a potential second wave
Many doctors, epidemiologists, and other experts believe Canada will see a second wave of COVID-19, based on the history of infectious diseases. While there isn’t a precise definition of [...]
Key infection control strategies for restaurants
Federated Insurance2021-08-27T15:11:23-04:00As temperatures climb, Canadians are looking forward to patio season—but this year the restaurant experience will look a lot different with COVID-19 still circulating. When shelter-in-place orders came into effect [...]
Important infection control tips for retailers
Federated Insurance2021-03-25T09:01:49-04:00As provinces are slowly starting to reopen non-essential services, including retail shops, the question of how to do so while keeping staff and customers safe has sprung up. Before ushering [...]
Business continuity planning guide
In just a matter of weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has managed to drastically change the way we do business in Canada. Many businesses have suspended operations or switched to remote [...]
Temporary heater safety tips
Temporary heaters, such as salamander heaters or radiant heaters, are common on construction sites. Unfortunately, improperly installed heaters have been the cause of many fires and many insurance claims. This [...]
Three risks facing electrical contractors
Whether you own an electrical contracting business, are thinking of starting one, or work as an independent electrician, there are a number of unique risks facing your industry that you [...]
Ways to prevent slips, trips, and falls at your business
When customers fall at your business, they could do more than just injure themselves. It could hurt your company too. Lawsuits stemming from bodily injury events like slips, trips, [...]
Cyber risks that restaurants face – and a white paper download!
Ellen Brait2019-09-25T10:42:36-04:00The world is increasingly relying on technology, and the restaurant industry is no exception. In order to enhance the customer experience and strengthen sales and operational efficiency, many restaurants are [...]
Staying safe in the sun: working outdoors when it’s hot
It’s no secret that there are many hazards on a typical job site. Workers are aware that power tools like quick cuts, chainsaws, and Sawzalls can be dangerous. They [...]
Stopping crime at restaurants – and a white paper download!
Ellen Brait2023-05-01T10:51:40-04:00When you envision criminal activity, your mind may jump to footage from heist-style movies, where thieves rappel down air vents and expertly avoid laser beams on their way to stealing [...]
4 Tips for a safe employee holiday party
Ellen Brait2020-02-12T12:26:25-05:00December has arrived! And along with the cold weather comes a flood of holiday party invitations. Hosting a holiday event for your employees is a great way to express your [...]
