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Everyone knows the safety precautions for a standard office: don't leave drawers opened, make sure any spills are cleaned up, make sure all employees are properly trained, etc. etc.  Maintaining safety in your workplace will not only keep everyone from getting injured, but will also keep you from...

Recent reports show that 8.6 million children in the U.S. are uninsured for health, 100,000 of them in Washington. This report comes from Families USA, a Washington-based advocate for expanded health access. They also report that 88.2% of these children come from families with at least one workin...

With the recent outbreak of the swine flu virus, it's important to remind ourselves that we must always be prepared for unexpected illnesses. This goes especially for families with children who go to school or for those who work closely with the public. Flu viruses are nothing new, they just don'...

Recent studies in the field of diabetes treatments have shown that many parents - a little over half, in fact - are in denial about their child's or children's weight problems. The children themselves failed to recognize their weight issues as well. The girls in the study were more likely than th...

Garage insurance protects auto repair and body shop owners from liabilities involving their customers' vehicles while the vehicles are being worked on. Most garage owners don't even know how fully covered they actually are with garage insurance, however. The coverage generally breaks down to two ...

If you're planning on starting a restaurant and are currently trying to figure out the maze of what restaurant coverages you'll need,  let us offer some advice. These are the basic, must-have coverages that any restaurant owner will need: General Liability. This is one of the main types of covera...

Do you own an apartment building? If so, did you know that you're liable for any accident that happens on your property? If anyone is injured in your apartment's pool or gym, or even in their own homes - you're exposed to lawsuits. This goes for the building itself as well, like structural issues...

Spills can happen almost anywhere. Retail stores are most certainly no exception; customers will often bring drinks in, and if the store is selling any sort of liquid (lotions, soda, perfume, paint, etc.), then that store is vulnerable to a spill of that product. You'd be surprised at how many re...

Exactly what rights does your property manager have? Those who are new to renting – or even those who have been doing it for years – may be unsure. Even property managers may be unsure. Here is a rundown of a property manager’s rights: First of all, any time a property manager wants to go into a ...

As a business owner or a contractor, you know that having the right contractors insurance is imperative. Construction sites or homes that are being remodeled are prime places for accidents. Any kind of contractor needs insurance. Most people and companies won’t hire you if you don’t have coverage...