Safety Resource Library We’ve been insuring community organizations for more than 75 years, which means we’ve picked up valuable information about helping you protect yourself, your organization and the people who depend on it. Our resource center includes a wealth of materials featuring safety and security knowledge from our experts and the industry leaders we work with. To get started, first choose your organization type, then select from a variety of topics designed to help make your organization more secure.
article Cybersecurity Tips to Keep your Organization’s Data Safe As technology becomes increasingly prevalent in our professional and personal lives, so do cyber threats. Consider the following tips to pro...
article Returning Idle Equipment to Normal Service After an Extended Shutdown Building systems equipment will require special attention if it's been idle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how to make sure everything...
article Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Why thieves are after this auto part — and what you can do to stop them.
article Preventing Water Damage from Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drain Backup Precautions you can take to prevent water damage to your building from storm drain or sanitary sewer backup.
article Emergency Shelters Several factors need to be reviewed before transforming an organization’s facilities into an emergency shelter.
article Fourth of July Fireworks Many organizations look for opportunities to celebrate within their communities, and Independence Day is a great reason to celebrate. After ...
article Severe Weather Preparedness In every season of the year, there is typically at least one natural disaster that could pose a threat to your organization. As the temperat...
article How to Help Prevent and Handle Wildfires The risk of wildfires increases when facilities are located closer to natural fuels and farther from fire suppression resources. Owning prop...
article Find a Safe Space to Ride Out the Storm The U.S. experiences over 100,000 thunderstorms each year, and approximately 10 percent of these storms are classified as severe. Severe thu...
article Workers' Compensation Recordkeeping Businesses are required to keep two types of workers’ compensation (WC) records. The first is required by approved State Occupational Safe...
article Collecting Drug Test Samples Drug tests can be conducted on the following samples: urine, saliva, sweat and hair. Detection times vary depending on many factors, includi...
article Essential Elements Of A Drug-Testing Program An effective drug-testing program consists of two key elements: (1) a general understanding of illicit drug use and the primary regulation t...
article Employer Drug Testing: An Overview It’s no secret that the use of alcohol and illicit drugs can impair a person’s judgment, dexterity and overall safety. What is shocking ...
article Fact Sheet: Key Elements of an Effective Modified Duty Return-to-Work Program For decades now, research has documented the value of returning an injured worker (IW) to work as soon as possible, even the day of injury. ...
article Fact Sheet: Fit for Duty Medical Screening Questions Pre-employment medical screenings need to be completed after a job offer has been made and prior to the start date. Each screening should be...