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Jul 16

Thermography: Seeing the heat before the fire

By agent, business, Cincinnati, control, damage, danger, electrical, fire, Fire Prevention, heat, image, imaging, independent, infrared, injure, injury, Insurance, loss, money, potential, prevent, prevention, problem, protect, saving, system, technology, themal, thermography, workplace
They looked just like any other circuit breakers: a set of electrical devices mounted in a steel box. But inside, invisible to the human eye, was a hidden danger. The breakers were smoldering at 159.7 degrees. Thermography made the danger visible. The post Thermography: Seeing the heat before the fire appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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May 14

What to do when buying a new or used car

By agency, buy, buying, car, collision, comprehensive, coverage, deductible, endorsement, gap, independent, injury, Insurance, lease, liability, loan, model, new, Personal Insurance, policy, purchase, replacement, truck, used, value, van, vehicle, vehicle identification number, VIN, year
Congratulations on your new car! Purchasing a new vehicle is exciting, and insurance isn’t normally the first thing on your mind. When you finally think of it, you may be overwhelmed and not sure what to do. Here are some tips. The post What to do when buying a new or used car appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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May 14

What to do when buying a new or used car

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Congratulations on your new car! Purchasing a new vehicle is exciting, and insurance isn’t normally the first thing on your mind. When you finally think of it, you may be overwhelmed and not sure what to do. Here are some tips. The post What to do when buying a new or used car appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Apr 09

Hail: Tips to prevent injury and reduce damage

By agent, business, damage, elevations, fleet, guards, hail, hailstorm, home, HVAC, independent, injury, inspect, Insurance, location, minimize, prevent, property, protect, roof, Spring Storms, storm, Storm Prep, vehicle
There are about 5,600 hailstorms in the United States every year, based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data. Learning about this weather phenomenon and how to properly prepare for it can save lives and minimize damage. The post Hail: Tips to prevent injury and reduce damage appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Mar 26

Distractions contribute to pedestrian deaths, injuries

By accident, agent, bike, car, crash, crossing, crosswalk, damage, defensive, distracted, distraction, driver, driving, hurt, independent, injuries, injury, Insurance, motor, motorist, obstruct, pedestrian, prevent, protect, Safety Tips, scooter, vehicle, view, visible, walk
“I didn’t see them!” That’s usually the first thing someone says when they’ve been involved in a vehicle-pedestrian crash. The latest statistical year shows that 5,977 pedestrians were killed in U.S. traffic crashes – one every 1.5 hours, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration figures. In addition, 129,000 pedestrians were treated for non-fatal crash-related injuries. While these figures remained about steady compared with the prior year, the numbers are still alarming. The post Distractions contribute to pedestrian deaths, injuries appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Feb 19

Slider crime: Protect yourself from thieves

By agent, alert, attentive, aware, awareness, bag, carjack, crime, criminal, damage, independent, injury, Insurance, keys, lock, phone, prevent, protect, purse, Safety Tips, slide, slider, steal, thief, thieves, unattended, valuable, valuables, wallet, watch, watchful
It’s not entertainment on a slide, a sport on ice or even a small hamburger. Slider crime is much more dangerous and is sweeping the country, particularly in urban cities. The post Slider crime: Protect yourself from thieves appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Feb 05

Employers have new rules for tracking workplace injuries

By administration, agent, Business Insurance, electronic, electronically, employee, employer, exempt, exemption, form, forms, health, illness, independent, industries, industry, injuries, injury, Insurance, occupational, OSHA, privacy, record, records, regulated, regulation, regulatory, report, reporting, required, review, rule, rules, safety, submit, summary, website, worker, workplace
Employers have new rules for recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses. The Occupational Safety and Health administration released its final rule for OSHA 300 recordkeeping on January 24, 2019. The post Employers have new rules for tracking workplace injuries appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Feb 05

Employers have new rules for tracking workplace injuries

By administration, agent, Business Insurance, electronic, electronically, employee, employer, exempt, exemption, form, forms, health, illness, independent, industries, industry, injuries, injury, Insurance, occupational, on-the-job, OSHA, privacy, records, regulated, regulation, regulatory, report, reporting, required, review, rule, rules, safety, summary, website, worker, workplace
Employers have new rules for recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses. The Occupational Safety and Health administration released its final rule for OSHA 300 recordkeeping on January 24, 2019. The post Employers have new rules for tracking workplace injuries appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Oct 23

Halloween: Tips to make your celebration a treat

By adult, adults, agent, alcohol, burn, cab, candle, child, children, damage, fall, homeowner, independent, injure, injury, Insurance, liability, lights, liquor, personal, Personal Insurance, pets, policy, prevent, property, protect, secure, security, slip, supervise, treats, umbrella
As you and your family bring out the Halloween decorations and prepare for parties and trick-or-treaters, take time to evaluate the liability exposures associated with having guests on your property. The post Halloween: Tips to make your celebration a treat appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Aug 14

Don’t underestimate the risks of pressure washers

By agent, bruise, carbon monoxide, clean, CO, damage, danger, dangerous, deck, driveway, electric, flesh, hazard, hazards, hurt, independent, infection, injure, injured, injuries, injury, Insurance, laceration, lacerations, lawn furniture, patio, power, pressure, prevent, property, protect, Safety Tips, siding, spray, washer, water
Pressure washers are a quick way to clean the dirt and grime from siding, driveways, decks, patios, lawn furniture and other items. But while results may look great, users should beware: Pressure washers are deceptively dangerous. The post Don’t underestimate the risks of pressure washers appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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