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Fire prevention: safely storing pallets

Federated Insurance2020-03-10T10:10:12-04:00Tags: fire hazards, fire prevention, idle pallets, Risk management|

4 minute read

Storing pallets can present a significant fire hazard in both indoor and outdoor storage facilities. A fire involving even a small number of idle pallets inside a building can rapidly [...]

Temporary heater safety tips

Federated Insurance2020-02-06T14:54:41-05:00Tags: fire prevention, heating, job sites, Risk management|

3 minute read

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 [...]

Fire prevention tips for welding, cutting and other hot work

Federated Insurance2019-09-16T11:46:23-04:00Tags: cutting, fire prevention, Risk management, safety, welding|

2 minute read

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 [...]