Hot Work Safety Tips
3 minute read
The use of open-flame and spark producing devices for welding, cutting, and other hot work can be dangerous - potentially leading to fire damage or injury. Tasks such as [...]
How to protect roofs from strong winds?
Elizabeth Tela2025-07-17T13:54:53-04:007 minute read
Strong winds have the strength to blow the roof off your building and dealing with roof damage can be a disruptive and costly matter. Low-pressure areas are more prone [...]
Understanding insurance jargon terms: What do they really mean?
Kratika Singh2025-07-10T15:24:38-04:006 minute read
Insurance can feel overwhelming, especially when you're faced with a maze of terms that seem to require their own dictionary. Yet, as a business owner, it’s crucial to understand [...]
ATV safety: Keeping ATV operators safe in the field
Ellen Brait2025-07-07T13:45:47-04:005 minute read
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are popular for both fun and recreation, and in industries like oil, forestry, and agriculture, but they also carry serious risks. According to Statistics Canada, an [...]
Top risks facing homebuilders and how to mitigate them
Kratika Singh2025-07-04T15:24:28-04:005 minute read
In the ever-evolving construction-industry, homebuilders are exposed to a range of risks that can delay projects, increase costs, and jeopardize safety. From hailstorms and equipment theft to cyber threats [...]
Performing tire rim inspections on commercial vehicles
Elizabeth Tela2025-07-04T11:22:04-04:003 minute read
Performing regular tire rim inspections are crucial to the safe operation of your business, especially if you use multiple vehicles for your work. A bent, cracked, or otherwise faulty rim [...]
Best practices for defensive driving
Elizabeth Tela2025-06-30T11:24:44-04:005 minute read
Defensive driving can help prevent accidents regardless of the driving conditions, hazards, and the actions of others on the road. Defensive driving techniques involve anticipating and reacting to a situation [...]
What are four key risks for grocery retailers?
Federated Insurance2025-06-30T11:10:57-04:004 minute read
There are a few common risks for grocery retailers that owners need to be aware of to help protect their stores. While some of these risks are common to [...]
How to prevent theft of your catalytic converters
Elizabeth Tela2025-07-04T14:41:20-04:003 minute read
Recently, there has been a major increase in the theft of catalytic converters across Canada. A catalytic converter is a specific and valuable part of a vehicle’s exhaust system. [...]
How general liability insurance can protect your business when facing legal action
Federated Insurance2025-06-12T16:12:45-04:002 minute read
If you’re a business owner, you’ll need to get business property and general liability insurance to protect yourself against any business-related claims. Many business owners believe that they can [...]
