Your home’s sump pump is the first line of defence against encroaching water If you have a wet basement getting the water out or stopping it from coming in is job number one. Historically, it was mostly rural homeowners who appreciated the value of a sump pump. However, with today’s ever-changing weather patterns, more and… Read more »
Loss Prevention
The first step to safeguarding the important things in life is to eliminate the factors that put your family and business at risk. Loss can be minimized by taking some simple measures to assess if your home or business has vulnerabilities that may be the cause of claim in the future. We have the experts with knowledge and the tools to help you identify those hazards, and let you breathe easier knowing your company has you covered.
Stop Winter’s Attack on Your Roof
Winter brings one of the worst enemies for your roof: ice dams. These are continuous chunks of ice that form along the edges and in the valleys of your roof. While frozen, they’re no trouble. But during the warmer periods of a winter day, water melting off the roof pools behind the ice, then seeps… Read more »
Fire Safety Tips to Protect What Matters Most
Household fires are devastating. Every year, they cause significant damage, destroying valuable possessions that cannot be replaced, and in the worst cases, can cause serious injuries or claim lives. The most common cause of kitchen fires is from cooking with oil or grease. This type of fire is one of the fastest spreading and most… Read more »
Extension Cord DO’S AND DON’TS
Best laid plans to extend the reach of an electrical appliance might just go up in smoke. Electrical fires due to faulty wiring are one of the most common causes of fires in both homes and buildings. And, they are completely preventable. Use extension cords only temporarily and with care. Voltage decreases over distance and… Read more »
Is Your Home Keeping Pace with Your Electricity Needs?
Today, with so many electrical appliances, connected devices, electronics, and special lighting available to us, it is doubtful that any of us lives a minimalist lifestyle. Just like you, your home must keep up with those energy needs by safely providing the electricity that your modern lifestyle demands. Your home’s electricity is supplied by the… Read more »
Common Sense Tips to Prevent Injuries on the Farm
Agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries. About three-quarters of agricultural deaths reported annually in Canada are equipment-related, with the top three most common sources of injury being rollovers, run-overs and entanglements. During harvest, countless hours will be spent in combines, tractors, trucks, mowers and other equipment by farmers and workers who will be using… Read more »
Don’t Let Equipment Snags Eat Away Your Time and Money
Heavy machinery – especially farming equipment – takes constant upkeep so it’s in good working order when you need it most. Spending a little time maintaining your fleet before and after you’ve been in the field will decrease your chances of a breakdown – or worse, a piece of equipment going up in smoke. Keep… Read more »
COVID-19: Adjusting to Our New Normal as Restrictions Get Lifted
As COVID-19 continues to have an effect on daily life, many business owners are looking forward to a return to “normal.” However, even as stay-at-home orders are eased and non-essential businesses are allowed to resume operations, there’s a lot for organizations to consider before they reopen. 1) The new office reality When you get the… Read more »
Mould In Your Home
JUST THE FACTS Mould can grow on almost any material, including wood, paper, drywall, carpet and food. The spores released by growing mould can be found virtually everywhere, both indoors and out. Some forms of mould grow faster than others and breathing in the spores of some moulds can be more dangerous to your health… Read more »
Preparing Yourself for an Emergency
Think ahead The key to being able to manage through a sudden event that affects the safety of your family or your home is to anticipate as much as you can before an emergency strikes. When faced with a crisis, it’s hard to think straight. and some advanced planning reduces the need to problem-solve under pressure…. Read more »