Winterizing Pipes in the Pacific Northwest

With historically cold winter weather upon us, these conditions remind us of the importance of winterizing our pipes to prevent them from freezing. Frozen pipes can lead to a flooded business, resulting in untold property damage and insurance headaches. 

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Giving Customers a Safer Shopping Experience

Whether it’s during the holidays or another busy shopping season, retail businesses have an obligation to provide customers the safest experience possible — from the moment they park their vehicle, to the time they exit the parking lot. Unfortunately, two Pacific Northwest metro areas are currently experiencing some of the highest auto theft rates in the country. If you operate a retail business, here’s what you need to know. 

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A Guide to Washington Wildfire Season

Last year’s wildfire season in Washington state began early in March, and it was a devastating one. By this time last year, 630 wildfires had already happened in the state. By the time the 2021 season ended in October, there were 1,900 fires in Washington that had burned 674,249 acres. 

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Preventing a Holiday Fire at Your Business

For business owners who plan to decorate for the holidays, the same holiday fire risks faced by homeowners are also a reality at their businesses. To help protect your business from a holiday fire disaster, follow these tips from the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). 

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National Fire Prevention Week in Washington State

It’s National Fire Prevention Week, an important annual event that focuses on a different aspect of fire prevention and safety. This year’s campaign theme, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety,” focuses on the sounds that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors make and what you need to do when those sounds happen. 

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Enjoy a Smarter, Safer Summer

There’s nothing like summer fun, but enjoying it to the fullest requires a serious commitment to safety. Enjoy a smarter, safer summer this year with these tips to avoid some of summer’s most prevalent dangers. 

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Plan Ahead for Winter Safety

As winter storms approach, we’d like to remind you to prepare ahead of time in order to stay safe at home and on the road. From checking your smoke alarms, to preparing for power outages and more, the Seattle Fire Department has some timely tips and advice for staying safe and warm during this upcoming…

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4 Ways Employers Can Create a Safer Workplace

Workplace safety

In this time of COVID concerns, we’re all thinking about safety. However, there are other safety concerns to keep in mind at work as well. Every seven seconds, an American is injured in the workplace. This is unfortunate — but what’s even more unfortunate is the fact that the accidents, hazards and other dangers that lead to workplace injuries are largely preventable. As an employer, you can do your part by implementing and following these basic workplace safety protocols. 

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