THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 6, No. 10, October 2014
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 6, No. 10, October 2014 Insurance Tips Risk Control: Fires In the scrap industry, the most common concerns for property exposures are fire and theft. The following are some key fire exposures. Torch Cutting Torch work presents an ignition hazard, so combustible materials should […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 6, No. 9, September 2014
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 6, No. 9, September 2014 INSURANCE TIPS Risk Control When insurers assess the operations of a scrap metal recycler for risk control, there look at several key exposures: property, liability, and auto. By properly identifying your operation’s hazards and exposures, you can ensure […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 6, No. 8, August 2014
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 6, No. 8, August 2014 INSURANCE TIPS Roughly a third of all commercial vehicle accidents involve reversing. The following tips may help your drivers avoid unnecessary at-fault collisions: Do not back up unless it is absolutely necessary Do not back up further than necessary […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 6, No. 7, July 2014
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 6, No. 7, July 2014 SAFETY TIPS Fire Extinguishers Owning and maintaining proper fire safety equipment is an essential part of your business’s fire preparation plan. All facilities should have firefighting equipment, such as portable extinguishers that—when used correctly—can help extinguish or control small […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 6, No. 4, April 2014
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 6, No. 4, April 2014 Developing an Emergency Action Plan In an emergency, taking immediate and appropriate action is imperative. Having an established strategy in place can save precious minutes when an emergency strikes. While an emergency evacuation strategy is an important part of […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 6, No. 3, March 2014
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 6, No. 3, March 2014 INSURANCE TIPS Driver Loss of Control Loss of control collisions can be devastating for your company. One of these collisions can cost thousands of dollars in equipment damage, cargo damage, or even loss of life. Typically, these crashes involve […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 6, No . February 2014
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 6, No . February 2014 INSURANCE TIPS Collisions Though we all strive to operate our businesses safely and prevent accidents from happening, collisions are sometimes unavoidable. When one of your employees is involved in a collision, make sure they know what actions they must […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 5, No 10, October 2013
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 5, No 10, October 2013 SAFETY TIPS Road Tests Conducting a road test is one of the best ways to ascertain whether a potential new hire will be a safe driver. The test allows employers to spot poor driving habits that, if uncorrected, could […]
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 5, No 8, August 2013
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 5, No 8, August 2013 SAFETY TIPS Heat Stress Disorders With summer temperatures pushing up into the thirties, the risk of heat-related illnesses increases significantly. Heat stress disorder is a group of conditions resulting from overexposure and/or overexertion in high temperatures. Heat stress can […]
The PROMPT Canadian Association of Recycling Industries – Association Canadienne des Industries Recycalge
THE PROMPT Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries Volume 5, No 8, August 2013 SAFETY TIPS Heat Stress Disorders With summer temperatures pushing up into the thirties, the risk of heat-related illnesses increases significantly. Heat stress disorder is a group of conditions resulting from overexposure and/or overexertion in high temperatures. Heat stress can […]
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