Category Archive for : ‘Safety’

Today is Friday the 13th – notorious for being the unluckiest possible date, and what could be more unlucky than a fire at your business? An uncontrolled fire can be extremely damaging and costly to any organization, and while a fire protection system may be able to protect against many threats, impairments are an inevitable part of a fire protection system’s life cycle. For the safety of your business and its employees, it is necessary to have a fire protection impairment program in place.

An impairment is any time that a

This week (May 1-7) is National Hurricane Preparedness Week, encouraging everyone to evaluate their personal hurricane risks and take measures to keep themselves, their families and their homes protected during a hurricane.

Hurricanes have become an increasingly serious concern throughout the East Coast. In fact, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported 21 named storms during the 2021 hurricane season, the third-highest number of storms in history, costing nearly $70 billion in damages. Additionally, weather experts expect more of the same in 2022, with 16-20 named storms predicted. This includes

As the weather gets nicer, some people think they don’t have to be as vigilant behind the wheel as they do in the winter. The snow has melted and there’s no ice to worry about after all, right? However, this isn’t true. As the weather warms, more pedestrians and motorcycles will be out and about as well. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. We’re taking this opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and to encourage motorists to reduce distractions of all kinds behind the wheel.  

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Did you know that Eric Clapton wrote “Tears in Heaven” after his son, Connor, fell out of a window to his death in 1991? The 4-year-old boy fell from a window on the 53rd floor of a Manhattan apartment building that had been inadvertently left open by janitorial staff.  

This week (April 4-10) is National Window Safety Week. Windows can offer access to sunlight and help circulate fresh air in your home, but they can also potentially pose serious safety hazards. The two most common causes of injuries related to windows

Spring can bring sunshine, flowers and make us all feel alive again as the cold weather (slowly) moves away, but it can also bring about some of the year’s most dangerous weather and wreak havoc on many aspects of a company’s operations. Here are some spring storm threats to watch out for and measures you can take for your business to minimize damage. 

Dangerous Spring Weather

Unexpected, severe weather increases the risk of property damage, injury, and even death. Some common types of spring weather events include:

Thunderstorms
Severe thunderstorms can produce strong winds,

Spring is finally here!  

While we’re all ready to enjoy the nicer weather and watch the snow melt away, there are a few things every homeowner should do to prepare for spring to prevent costly repair bills further down the line. Here are 10 useful tips to make sure your home is ready for spring and all it brings. 

Inspect your roof. Repair any damage caused by snow, ice, or winds to prevent leaks during spring showers and storms.
Clean your gutters. Regularly check and clear debris from your gutters and downspouts

As the cost of new and used vehicles go up, we continue to see a shortage of parts and supplies for the creation of new vehicles and repair of used vehicles. For a commercial business owners this indicates an important time to take the proper proactive steps managing the risk related to their vehicle in order to minimize issues.

Whether you oversee a fleet of company vehicles or your employees drive their own vehicles for business, taking the right steps to manage on-the-road exposures is a must to reduce the risk

Distracted Driving Goes Beyond Texting

While a number of factors can lead to a crash (e.g., impaired driving, poor road conditions, and adverse weather) distracted driving is a common, preventable cause of accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines distracted driving as any activity that diverts a person’s attention away from driving.

In 2019, distracted driving killed 3,142 people – up 10% from 2018. Despite young drivers seemingly being more prone to using their phones while driving, distracted driving effects everyone. According to NHTSA research from 2017, drivers 16 to 24

Our friends at Agency Checklists, published the below article this week:

With 50% Less Traffic On Massachusetts Roads, Fatalities Doubled In April

Based on information released by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, it appears that the significant down turn in traffic due to the Coronavirus pandemic has actually led to a doubling in road fatalities.

It can be common in the Bay State to be proud of our “creative” driving techniques, but this grim new statistic highlights the major flaw in thinking like that. The freer, more open roads have led travelers to

Updated 3/15/2020

To Our Valued Clients,

FBinsure is deeply committed to the health and safety of our employees, clients, and communities.  Like so many, we are adapting to and navigating the situation as best and as quickly as possible.  It is our commitment to you to continue to strive to exceed your expectations despite these trying times.  To that end, we are implementing the following:

As of Monday 3/16/2020, we will be closing our locations in Fall River, Dighton, West Bridgewater, Freetown, and New Bedford – 1823 Acushnet Avenue.  Other locations will