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5 Risks of Hiring an Uninsured Contractor
Project owners or general contractors must carefully vet contractors to ensure jobsite safety and financial security. A critical factor in this selection process is verifying that contractors carry adequate insurance. Hiring uninsured contractors can expose a project to significant risks, including safety hazards, liability issues and potential financial losses. The following are five risks associated…
Read MoreSchool Health and Safety Tips: Ensuring a Safe and Healthy School Year
As children head back to school, it’s crucial to review ways to keep them safe and healthy throughout the academic year. Here are some essential back-to-school health and safety tips for parents and guardians to consider: Choose Child-Safe and Nontoxic Art Supplies When purchasing art supplies, ensure they are labeled as child-safe and nontoxic. This…
Read MorePreparing for an Active Hurricane Season in 2024
The upcoming hurricane season in the Atlantic is anticipated to be particularly active, as indicated by experts from Colorado State University (CSU). Their forecast predicts an “extremely active” season with 23 named storms expected between June 1 and Nov. 30.
Read MoreYour Guide to the 2024 Solar Eclipse: Safety, Viewing Tips, and More
Are you ready for the upcoming 2024 total solar eclipse? Set to dazzle observers in the United States, Mexico, and Canada on Monday, April 8, 2024, this celestial event promises a spectacular display. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of this rare occurrence. Understanding the Total Solar Eclipse A total solar…
Read MoreHurricane Idalia, The Before, During and After
Beginning on Wednesday night, August 30th, 2023, and leading into Thursday, August 31st, 2023, it is predicted that Hurricane Idalia will bring heavy rains, with some coastal towns expecting up to 8 inches of rain. Coastal flooding and dangerous surf conditions are also expected at our beaches this week. Earlier this morning, Idalia has made…
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Read MoreKeeping Mold Out of Your Home
Molds are organisms that break down animal matter and dead plants. They need a moist environment to survive and grow. Though most molds are found outside, they can make their way into your home on pets, clothing, and shoes, through open windows and air conditioning systems.
Read MoreSupport Small Businesses this weekend on Small Business Saturday!
Small Business Saturday falls perfectly at the peak of holiday shopping. The holiday season is the best time to think about the local small businesses in your community. When you choose to support a small business, it’s not only a purchase that can have the biggest impact. Everyone has someone in their life with a start-up business or with an established business; these small touches of support can mean the world! Although purchasing merchandise from these owners’ help, social media is a big key to their success.
Read MoreBooze & Fireworks, what could go wrong?
As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, it is important to remind ourselves the dangers these colorful explosives pose to us. A U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Analysis found that 18 people died in non-occupational firework incidents in the U.S. in 2020, an increase on 12 deaths recorded in 2019. Unsurprisingly, 66% of all firework injuries in 2020 occurred around the Fourth of July period, between June 21st and July 21st.
Read MoreWhat could go wrong on a boat?
What better way to welcome the warmer seasons than by feeling the ocean’s breeze through your hair, the sun prickling your skin, and gazing out at the water? The answer to most is, “nothing!” Although the statistics on injury and accidents in the sea are slim to none compared to those on land, the truth of the matter is that they still happen. In 2020, 767 people died as a result of boating accidents and 3,191 were injured in the United States alone.
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