Workplace injuries and fatalities on construction sites are occurring at alarming rates in Canada. In 2015 alone, 26,000 Canadian construction workers were injured on the job and 186 were fatally injured. This article outlines the five most common workplace accidents and injuries on construction sites and provides suggestions on how to prevent them to protect your employees and your business (...)
Construction businesses face many risks - and these risks aren’t limited to construction sites. If you rent or own an off-site facility to store equipment and building materials or to use as a temporary office, it’s important to make sure these facilities are protected against potential risks. In the event of a loss, your business could suffer downtime and lost revenue. Whether inside or outside, all sites storing your property should be checked regularly (...)
Energy costs in Ontario are rising, that should come of no surprise, so we need to utilize our energy consumption more effectively. A good place to start is sealing cracks and drafts around your doors and windows to make your home more energy efficient. But have you considered the financial impact of heat loss through your ceilings? While drafts around doors and windows will cost a few more dollars in heating bills, heat loss through your roof (...)
Autumn is quickly approaching, and with it the temperatures start to drop. Although temperatures during the day are quite comfortable still, nights are starting to get rather cold. In order to save money, many people opt to use a space heater to heat one room rather than heat the entire structure. Regardless of your plan, it is important to be cautious (...)
Are you a regular snowbird? Or perhaps you're planning a vacation? Here are some tips to make sure you have the right coverage in place for your home and vehicle, and also some loss prevention tips to protect your home while you're away too (...)
