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Follow tips for portable heater safety

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Space heaters offer a portable and relatively affordable means of taking the chill out of small spaces. But portable heaters are also a significant source of home fires each year. The post Follow tips for portable heater safety appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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October brings focus on fire prevention

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Fire safety organizations traditionally conduct fire prevention awareness campaigns in October, coinciding with the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Though its origin is disputed, the deadly fire burned from October 8 to 10 that year, killing about 300 people, destroying more than 3 square miles of the city and leaving 100,000 people homeless. The post October brings focus on fire prevention appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Stay safe when riding electric scooters

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With more than 65,000 on American streets, electric scooters are every bit as much a part of our transportation landscape as delivery trucks or rideshare cars. The post Stay safe when riding electric scooters 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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Maintain your hardscape cobblestone and paver walkways

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Cobblestone or interlocking paver driveways or sidewalks can be an attractive addition to your property, providing an architectural element not possible with cement or blacktop; however, cobblestone features may require additional maintenance. The post Maintain your hardscape cobblestone and paver walkways appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Never leave a wet floor unattended or unmarked

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When unexpected spills, tracked-in snow or rain, leaking appliances or other sources lead to floor contamination, your employees’ response can easily be the difference between a slip and fall, prompting a potential injury claim, or it being a non-event.   The post Never leave a wet floor unattended or unmarked appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Skiing: Is it worth the risk? A method to help you decide

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In both our business and personal lives, risk is unavoidable. But accepting risk needn’t be “all or nothing.” You have options for mitigating an identified risk, and the same principles you might use in assessing a business risk can be used in your personal life. The post Skiing: Is it worth the risk? A method to help you decide 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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