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Celebrate safely this Independence Day

6/28/2019

 
Fireworks are a staple of many Fourth of July and other celebrations, but remember to take precautions to ensure your special event is safe and accident-free.

The Risks
Unfortunately, many people do not realize just how dangerous fireworks and sparklers can be—which is a primary reason that injuries occur. Fireworks can not only injure the users, but can also affect bystanders. 

Bottle rockets and firecrackers can fly in any direction and may explode on or near someone instead of up in the air. Sparklers are also a huge risk, as they burn at very high temperatures and are often given to children too young to use them safely. All fireworks pose potential risks of burn, blindness and other injury.
Body parts most injured by fireworks

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Insurance can help you survive another business's disaster

6/24/2019

 
Insurance can help you survive another business's disaster
In October and November of 2011, floods inundated large parts of central Thailand, including thousands of factories that made everything from automotive parts and hard disk drives to eyeglass lenses and air conditioners. In addition to the human and economic cost in Thailand, the disaster affected businesses around the world.
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Keep your family safe from heat illness this summer

6/19/2019

 
Keep your family safe from heat illness this summer
As summer approaches and the number of hot days increases, you have to pay attention to the temperature gauge and how long your kids are out playing in the sun. 


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National Safety Month: 3 most common workplace injuries

6/18/2019

 
​Make an injury free workplace your mission this month with proactive and concrete goals set in stone to keep you and your co-workers healthy!

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Business growth can lead to increased risk

6/17/2019

 
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As the economy continues expanding, companies need to be careful about adequately managing their risk, according to a report by Advisen Inc., an insurance research and data firm.

Increased activity typically means proportionally additional losses. For example, more trucks driving more miles will inevitably result in more accidents. However, other kinds of risk can actually increase more than the jump in business activity. We look at three such areas here.
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Spending the summer at the pool or beach? Keep loved ones safe with these tips.

6/13/2019

 
Summer is a time for fun, getting together with friends, and spending time outdoors. Days poolside or lounging on the beach are a favorite activity during the summer months, but before heading for the water, it’s crucial that everyone know how to swim and understand swimming safety.
7 Tips for Swimming Pool Safety - LMC Insurance

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4 Performance Review trends in 2019

6/12/2019

 
4 Performance Review Trends in 2019
What does the term “performance review” mean to you? To many people, it means sitting down at the end of the year with a manager to discuss job performance over the past 12 months. To others, it could mean chatting with a manager every quarter. And some might know it as a biweekly conversation to discuss personal goals. 
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Buying a motorcycle? Make sure you secure the right insurance coverage

6/10/2019

 
Buying a motorcycle? Make sure you secure the right insurance coverage
If you are one of the Americans who have purchased a motorcycle in the last 10 years, you're clearly far from alone: Ownership has risen steadily in the past decade, and over 13 million people across the U.S. are now riding motorbikes. And of that total, nearly 20% of all riders are women.
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Ladder safety: 16 tips

6/7/2019

 
Falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) are one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities and injuries. OSHA has 16 tips for staying safe when using a portable ladder.
Portable ladder safety tips - LMC Insurance

Affordable insurance against Accidental Death & Dismemberment

6/5/2019

 
Affordable Insurance against Accidental Death & Dismemberment
No one likes to contemplate it, but accidents result in over 161,000 deaths per year in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, unintentional injury is the fifth leading cause of death in the country.

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