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Steps following a car accident can help in a crunch

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Your first instinct after a car accident may be to call for help. Do you have a plan for what comes next? Being proactive in your response can help keep you, your passengers and your property safe while simplifying the process of filing an insurance claim. The post Steps following a car accident can help in a crunch appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Managing hiring risks during labor shortages

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Many business owners are facing labor shortages made more acute by the coronavirus pandemic. As employers look to hire workers, they struggle to answer tough questions. The post Managing hiring risks during labor shortages appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Managing hiring risks during labor shortages

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Many business owners are facing labor shortages made more acute by the coronavirus pandemic. As employers look to hire workers, they struggle to answer tough questions. The post Managing hiring risks during labor shortages 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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Consider safety before taking your restaurant outdoors

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Restaurants seeking new ways to stay operational during the pandemic are constructing temporary structures to extend the outdoor dining season. Use of these structures without proper safety precautions and adequate protections for customers and employees could lead to unforeseen legal and safety consequences. The post Consider safety before taking your restaurant outdoors 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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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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Sprinkler systems – Effective when maintained

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Automatic fire sprinklers can save lives and reduce property losses in the event of a fire. But to be effective, they must remain in good working order. Property owners can protect their buildings and occupants through a regular inspection, testing and maintenance program. The post Sprinkler systems – Effective when maintained appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Reducing fires and burns in the kitchen

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With the dine-in restaurant world shut down, we are cooking more at home – and we have the grocery bills to prove it. But with more cooking and more time being spent at home comes the very real potential for kitchen-related fires and burns, including to children. The post Reducing fires and burns in the kitchen appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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