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Sep 01

Emergency planning: Is your family ready?

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Disasters can happen anytime…anywhere…to anyone: Be prepared. The past decade brought an ever-increasing number of natural disasters and other catastrophic events, affecting people and property. Make sure you are ready for the next one by having an emergency plan in place. The post Emergency planning: Is your family ready? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Aug 04

Keep your child safe on outdoor play equipment

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Swings and other outdoor play equipment have always been a popular childhood pastime. They also can be a great alternative to today’s “screen time” and other sedentary activities. However, playing on outdoor equipment does come at a risk. The post Keep your child safe on outdoor play equipment appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Jun 23

Strategies for reopening your fitness club

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The June edition of ClubSolutions Magazine, a publication for health club operators, features an article by Jayson Scott, national program director for Cincinnati’s fitness, sports and recreation program. He offers tips for health and fitness facilities as they reopen after shutdowns to slow the spread of coronavirus. The post Strategies for reopening your fitness club appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Jun 17

Adapt your business continuity plan for COVID-19 conditions

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With hurricane season now upon us and the risks of wildfires increasing every day in the summer heat, planning for natural disasters is an inevitable and necessary part of every disaster preparation or business continuity plan. But how effective will these plans be in the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic? The post Adapt your business continuity plan for COVID-19 conditions appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

May 05

4 tips to assist struggling subcontractors

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A subcontractor experiencing trouble can cripple a project; knowing about their difficulties early is better, but it doesn’t eliminate the risk of default. The post 4 tips to assist struggling subcontractors appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Mar 31

New employee leave provisions apply to small businesses, too

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If your business employs fewer than 500 workers, you may be subject to new requirements for employees who take leave for COVID-19-related reasons. Even if you are a business with less than 50 employees these new requirements apply to you. The post New employee leave provisions apply to small businesses, too appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Mar 23

Tips for sanitation in the age of coronavirus

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While it may be impossible to prevent infection from the new coronavirus, you can take steps to minimize the risk of COVID-19 illness in your home or office. The post Tips for sanitation in the age of coronavirus appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Mar 23

Employers must report COVID-19 illness in workplace

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As the COVID-19 pandemic expands, employers are coping with their obligation to maintain a safe work environment and to comply with government workforce reporting requirements. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has developed resources to assist these efforts. The post Employers must report COVID-19 illness in workplace appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

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