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What to expect when you apply for life insurance

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You have discussed your life insurance needs with your agent and you’re ready to complete an application. What’s next? That depends. The post What to expect when you apply for life insurance appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Prepare your construction site before a hurricane hits

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Just as you would prepare your home and family for an impending hurricane, you’ll also want to prepare your construction job sites. The steps you take could make a significant difference in how well your construction site fares during the hurricane and how soon your workers can return afterwards. The post Prepare your construction site before a hurricane hits appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Job-seekers: Beware of online employment scams

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Scammers are taking advantage of job applicants by sending fictitious job offers in the name of several major companies. But beware: It’s a hoax designed to get your personal information. The post Job-seekers: Beware of online employment scams appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Thermography: Seeing the heat before the fire

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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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Drug testing helps secure safer workplace

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Employers committed to safety are continuing to follow best practices for maintaining a drug-free workplace, despite recent changes in employee drug testing laws. The post Drug testing helps secure safer workplace appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Employers have new rules for tracking workplace injuries

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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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Employers have new rules for tracking workplace injuries

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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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Contractors: Focus on safety to attract talent

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One of the most urgent issues facing construction contractors is the ability to attract and retain talent. Several factors may be in play, including the perception that construction can be a dangerous vocation. One way you can attract and retain top talent is to provide a safe workplace with people who are properly trained and alert to job hazards. The post Contractors: Focus on safety to attract talent appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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