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Water Damage Response Guide for Businesses

Water damage—whether from burst pipes, flooding or roof leaks—can lead to extensive structural damage and harm to valuable equipment, inventory and personal belongings. In fact, it’s one of the most common and frequent causes of property damage. A prevention plan helps mitigate these risks, reducing the likelihood of costly repairs or replacements. This 24-page water…

Preventing Rear-End Crashes

Of the various causes of accidents, rear-end crashes are some of the most common and dangerous. According to the FMCSA, 400,000 trucks are involved in motor vehicle crashes each year, and 18% involve rear-end crashes. Rear-end crashes can occur for a variety of reasons, including poor driving conditions (e.g., low visibility, slippery roads or traffic…

How to Protect Employees from Heat-Related Illnesses

As summer temperatures start to rise, so does the risk of your employees experiencing heat-related illness. In fact, recent research from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that thousands of employees become ill from work-related heat exposure every year. Despite these numbers, you can help protect your employees from heat-related illness this summer…

Preventing Vehicle Fires

Vehicle fires can break out for many reasons. Smoking, overheated tires, dragging brakes, faulty wiring or exhaust system failures are just some of the causes of vehicle fires. It is important to exercise the following prevention techniques to ensure your safety. As a professional driver, you need to be familiar with the potential risk of…