Many people enjoy riding motorcycles but unfortunately, there is a growing trend in the number of motorcycle fatalities and accidents each year, making motorcycle safety a crucial concern. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that motorcyclists...
OSHA has released results from inspections conducted during the 2014 fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2013, through Sept. 30, 2014). The following list shows the most frequently cited OSHA standards during that time period: 501 - Fall Protection (construction standard) 1200 -...
Along with household spring cleaning, it’s not a bad idea to consider dusting off your employee handbooks for an annual review at this time of year. Regularly reviewing employment policies and procedures is becoming increasingly important as workplace legislation and...
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 40 percent of businesses never reopen after a disaster. Implementing steps to prepare for and respond to disasters can help to reduce loss and prevent this catastrophic outcome. In order to protect your business...
Here in New Hampshire, we are accustomed to winter storm watches and warnings being in effect on a regular basis during our cold winter months. However, a blizzard warning is less common and signifies a much more severe threat. A blizzard warning means that a harsh...
In the following guest blog post from Soil-Away Cleaning and Restoration Services, LLC, learn about what furnace puff backs are, what steps to take after one occurs, and how to prevent them in the future. What is a Puff Back? A puff back is a misfire or malfunction of...
Our “Meet Our NH Insurance Agents” blog series introduces you to the agents, one at a time, who serve you here at Eaton & Berube. Get to know your agent a little better, from both a professional and personal perspective. In this month’s post, meet Lisa Brown, our...
If you are currently living in a rented home, whether it be an apartment, house, multifamily building, or other type of rental property, it’s important to invest in renters insurance. According to the Insurance Information Institute, the average cost of renters...
With winter’s colder temperatures, fires due to the use of portable space heaters are expected to rise. Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires with nearly half occurring in the winter months. While space heaters don’t have an open flame, their...
Normally reserved for design professionals, such as architects, engineers or web designers, contractors professional liability insurance (CPLI) protects contractors from claims arising from negligent errors or omissions that occur while they are performing a...
Regardless of their size, construction projects can present complex issues in terms of insurance, and builder’s risk coverage plays a crucial role in limiting these types of exposures. Builder’s risk insurance is a type of property insurance that is specifically...
Whether residential or commercial, there are many risks associated with owning vacant property. In order to protect your property, it’s crucial to first familiarize yourself with the various exposures it faces. Then, in addition to securing insurance, there are...