Safety Resources
We’ve been insuring community organizations for more than 70 years, which means we’ve picked up valuable information about helping you protect yourself, your organization and the people who depend on it. Our resource center includes a wealth of materials featuring safety and security knowledge from our experts and the industry leaders we work with.
To get started, first choose your preferred way of learning, then select from a variety of topics designed to help make your organization more secure.
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Returning Idle Equipment to Normal Service After an Extended Shutdown
Building systems equipment will require special attention if it's been idle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how to make sure everything...
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Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention
Why thieves are after this auto part — and what you can do to stop them.
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How Senior Living Centers Can Navigate the Next Stage of COVID-19
Considerations for containing the spread of COVID-19 in senior living centers as we look to the future.
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Preventing Water Damage from Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drain Backup
Precautions you can take to prevent water damage to your building from storm drain or sanitary sewer backup.
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Emergency Shelters
Several factors need to be reviewed before transforming an organization’s facilities into an emergency shelter.
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Take Steps to Protect Your Property During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many businesses and organizations have canceled events and activities, and some have closed their doors for the time being. Our Senior Loss ...
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Creating a Sustainable Future for Your Nonprofit Through Your Employees
Your employees are one of your most important assets, so what happens if you lose them? Learn how to set your organization up for a successf...
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Preparing for a Hurricane or Tropical Storm - Government Organization Resources
There are a number of national organizations that you can help keep you and your family safe during hurricanes and tropical storms. Keep inf...
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Fourth of July Fireworks
Many organizations look for opportunities to celebrate within their communities, and Independence Day is great reason for celebration. After...
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A Season for Severe Weather
In every season of the year, there is typically at least one natural disaster that could pose a threat to your organization. As the temper...
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How to Help Prevent and Handle Wildfires
The risk of wildfires increases when facilities are located closer to natural fuels and farther from fire suppression resources. Owning prop...
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What You Need to Know About Robberies
One of the big risks of operating a small business is robbery. Robbery is different from shoplifting or stealing because it involves the use...
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Find a Safe Space to Ride Out the Storm
The U.S. experiences over 100,000 thunderstorms each year, and approximately 10 percent of these storms are classified as severe. Severe thu...
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Workers' Compensation Recordkeeping
Businesses are required to keep two types of workers’ compensation (WC) records. The first is required by approved State Occupational Safe...
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Collecting Drug Test Samples
Drug tests can be conducted on the following samples: urine, saliva, sweat and hair. Detection times vary depending on many factors, includi...
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Essential Elements Of A Drug-Testing Program
An effective drug-testing program consists of two key elements: (1) a general understanding of illicit drug use and the primary regulation t...
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Employer Drug Testing: An Overview
It’s no secret that the use of alcohol and illicit drugs can impair a person’s judgment, dexterity and overall safety. What is shocking ...
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