Bulletins

The ROM

Insuring Heritage Buildings in Canada

2021-05-11

Planning for the future of a strong, vibrant community requires knowledge of the past and an understanding of what we value in the present. Existing buildings, structures and landscapes often…

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MS Teams

Quick Guide for Using Microsoft Teams

2021-05-07

The pandemic has limited personal contact and in-person visits, but we can still communicate effectively with our brokers and customers through online meetings. Ecclesiastical is using technologies to facilitate remote…

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Safe Use of Social Media

Safe Use of Social Media

2021-04-19

If you’ve shared a photo on Facebook, connected with colleagues on LinkedIn, shared a video on YouTube, commented on a blog post about your favourite restaurant, or Tweeted or Re-Tweeted…

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Icicles hanging off a rooftop in winter

Prepare For Winter. Protect Your property.

2021-02-21

Severe Canadian winters — with freezing temperatures, heavy snow accumulation, ice storms, and high winds — present unique hazards and challenges for property administrators and custodial staff. Extreme winter weather…

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Fans set up to dry out an area damaged by flooding

Water Damage Loss Control in Care Facilities

2021-02-21

Water influx can damage the electrical systems and structural elements of a building and ruin expensive finishes and furnishings. Residual moisture, if not immediately addressed, may encourage the rapid growth…

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Man and young man smiling at each other

Working With Vulnerable Persons

2021-02-21

Requires a police check & a vulnerable sector check Whether you are a member of senior management at a school, retirement residence, long-term care facility, faith community or non-profit organization,…

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Person walking onto a platform from a train

Trip and Fall Prevention

2021-02-21

A trip and fall can result in serious injuries, particularly amongst the elderly where these accidents often result in fractures. Injuries suffered by the elderly can be slow to heal,…

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Close up of a sump pump

Ensure the Optimal Performance of Your Sump Pump

2021-02-21

Choose carefully, install properly, and maintain routinely. If your building is located in an area that is prone to flooding, if your basement floor is located below the water table,…

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Close up of a frozen tree branch

Spring and Summer Risk Control

2021-02-21

Protect your community and your property Spring thaw can often create conditions that lead to property damage and, more importantly, bodily injury. By law, it is the responsibility of the…

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Snowy street with someone walking down the sidewalk

Make Sure That Your Snow/Ice Removal is on “par”

2021-02-21

This bulletin describes best practices that organizations should adopt to ensure they manage their risks in relation to snow and ice removal. From establishing a Maintenance Committee, to tips to…

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