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Prepare your property for wildfire, then review plans annually

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Even if you’ve taken precautions to make your home or business resistant to wildfire, take time each year to review your preparations. The post Prepare your property for wildfire, then review plans annually appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Woodchippers efficient, but demand extra caution

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Woodchippers are an efficient way to clean up wood, fallen branches and other debris, but their force and rapidly moving blades pose serious dangers. Follow these safety practices to use a woodchipper safely and effectively. The post Woodchippers efficient, but demand extra caution appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Stab-Lok circuit breaker panels: What’s the deal?

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Why has almost every insurance company taken a stance against Federal Pacific Stab-Lok circuit breakers? Short answer: They are known for starting fires. The post Stab-Lok circuit breaker panels: What’s the deal? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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When kids come to work: 5 tips for businesses and parents

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The coronavirus pandemic has prompted business owners and their employees to find new ways to keep employees and their families safe and secure. Many organizations are assisting working parents by allowing employees to bring their children to work. In areas where traditional daycare facilities may be unavailable, some employers are setting up temporary daycare services on-site. The post When kids come to work: 5 tips for businesses and parents appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Precautions to take if you feel the earth shake

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Imagine sitting down for a delicious meal with your family. You’re about to enjoy your first bite when you hear what sounds like a motorcycle passing in your backyard. You feel your body tremble and shake and realize what you heard was not a motorcycle, but the earth cracking beneath you. How do you keep you and your family safe? What should you do? The post Precautions to take if you feel the earth shake appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Enjoy your patio heater this fall, but use it safely

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Portable, outdoor gas-fired heaters – or patio heaters – are increasingly popular for use at home and in outdoor seating at restaurants, especially with colder weather fast approaching. While the heaters offer comfort, using them involves potential risks. The post Enjoy your patio heater this fall, but use it safely appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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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.
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Tips for managing slip, trip and fall risks

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Good housekeeping and condition of walking surfaces are crucial for preventing slip, trip and fall accidents at your business. The post Tips for managing slip, trip and fall risks appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Sprinklers essential to safety in high-rise residences

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High-rise buildings with residential uses pose unique risks that deserve special attention to safety. Whether you are purchasing a condo, staying in a hotel or living in a high-rise senior apartment or college dorm, consider whether the building is protected by automatic sprinkler systems. The post Sprinklers essential to safety in high-rise residences appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Strengthen safety at your fitness facility

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The May 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 looking to improve their safety practices. The post Strengthen safety at your fitness facility appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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