Spring and Summer Risk Control
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…
Read MoreMake Sure That Your Snow/Ice Removal is on “par”
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…
Read MoreAverting Some Common Winter-Related Losses
Canadian winter conditions give rise to some unique hazards. Weather fluctuations put a great deal of strain on a building’s infrastructure and make it difficult to keep up with maintenance…
Read MoreMaintain Your Roof. Manage Your Risk.
Simply put, your building’s roof system is not static and, if ignored, will certainly deteriorate over time. Since wear and tear (normal aging) is not covered by your insurance policy,…
Read MoreRefugee Sponsorship: Enormous rewards… and potential risks
Canadians have a proud history of providing humanitarian aid to individuals and families who are escaping conflict, persecution and human rights abuses in their homelands. Moved by the extreme plight…
Read MoreProtecting Places of Worship: Autumn and Winter Risk Control
Grounds maintenance is an integral part of an effective risk management program for any faith institution and is especially important during the transitional seasons of spring and autumn. Winter conditions…
Read MorePreventing Backflows and Sewer Backups
Losses resulting from water damage and ingress are a growing problem affecting many individuals, organizations and businesses alike. Climate change, outdated infrastructure, spring melting, water runoff, torrential rains, snow, tree…
Read MoreProtecting Places of Worship: Fire Safety
Replacing a place of worship damaged or destroyed by fire is a very difficult task for the management team and congregation to face; on both a practical and emotional level.…
Read MorePlayground Safety
How to Keep Your Students Safe The health and well-being of children depends on the safety and quality of their physical and natural, built, and social environments — at home,…
Read MoreAbove Ground Oil Tanks
In many regions across Canada — particularly in Québec and the Atlantic provinces — above ground oil tanks are still being used to heat institutional and commercial properties, in addition…
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