by Patriot Insurance | Jul 20, 2023 | Business, Safety and Prevention
Maintaining work zone safety for road construction workers can be challenging. Heavy equipment, surrounding traffic, and unpredictable weather conditions all present dangerous hazards to your crew. But with careful planning, employee education, and the right gear, you...
by Patriot Insurance | Jun 15, 2023 | Business, Safety and Prevention
Maintaining a safe workplace protects your employees, customers, and bottom line. Follow these eight workplace safety tips to make sure you’re not overlooking potential hazards in your small business. 1. Learn the risks. Knowing which workplace injuries happen most...
by Patriot Insurance | Apr 7, 2023 | Auto Insurance, Business, Personal, Safety and Prevention
Fleet telematics technology offers businesses a way to supervise company drivers and vehicles that have previously been out of reach. When employees are operating equipment under your company’s roof, it’s easier to keep track of whether they are following safety...
by Patriot Insurance | Dec 20, 2022 | Home Insurance, Personal, Safety and Prevention
Learning how to prevent house fires starts with knowing what causes them. According to data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is the most common cause of house fires. But the second most common cause, and a growing threat to homeowners, is...
by Patriot Insurance | Nov 3, 2022 | Home Insurance, Personal, Safety and Prevention
Because the consequences of a home fire or carbon monoxide poisoning can be so devastating, most states have laws requiring smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in residential homes. And even though they’re not required by law, there are also fuel gas leak...
by Patriot Insurance | Oct 6, 2022 | Business, Safety and Prevention
When there’s a new project ahead of them, contractors can forget the importance of the words in front of them. Contracts are where every construction project starts. They’re essential in establishing project scopes, timelines, and teams. And perhaps most importantly,...
