Category Archive for : ‘Summer Safety’

This week (April 25-29) is National Playground Safety Awareness week. We know just how important it is for kids to get outside and play, exploring the world around them, but safety on playground equipment is equally important. Children of all ages as well as their parents and the towns and municipalities that provide public playgrounds to their communities need to understand the potential dangers of playground equipment and how children can get hurt if it’s defective, damaged or they aren’t using it properly. Here are a few safety tips for

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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Nearly 200 million Americans across 34 states are under a heat-related advisory, including excessive heat warnings. Parts of the country are experiencing triple-digit temperatures, while others are experiencing damaging storms related to extreme heat.

While many of us in New England may rejoice at several days in the 90s, those working outside in the sun must take extra precautions to remain safe. Heat warnings and advisories are issued by the National Weather Service when conditions pose a threat to life or property. An average of 175 Americans are lost to heat

Camping is an activity enjoyed by millions of Americans each year and a vacation option the makes it easier to practice social distancing. To keep the experience fun and safe there are some basic precautions that every camper should take.

Camping Essentials

Before setting out it is important that you have the following items:

A medical kit—It should include a topical antibiotic, bandages, cotton swabs, diarrhea medication, antacids, scissors, tweezers and burn ointment, at a minimum.
Flashlights—Bring several, and ensure beforehand that they are working correctly. Carry along some extra batteries as well. You

The Fourth of July is a quintessential summer holiday. While celebrating the birth of our nation there’s a lot of fun activities Americans take part in, but being aware of the risks and properly prepared will ensure they stay fun for everyone.  

Grilling

Many backyard gatherings are centered around the grill and the family’s resident chef who is creating all the enticing aromas.

Did You Know: In spite of how great grilled foods taste, gas and charcoal grills account for an average of 10 deaths, 100 injuries and $40 million in property loss

With cases of mosquito-bourne illnesses on the rise in our Southeastern Massachusetts communities we would like to take a moment to remind our reader to take extra precautions while enjoying these last days of summer into the fall. Along with limiting time outside, following these tips will help minimize your family’s risk:

If you must be outdoors when mosquitoes are active, wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Take special care to cover up the arms and legs of children playing outdoors.
Fix any holes in your screens, and make sure they

Every year FBinsure shuts all of their offices down for one day in July.  This is not for inventory or auditing purposes or to save money.  The ownership team closes down on the last Friday in July in order to celebrate their employees and for all of us to spend one work day together having fun.  This Friday, July 27th is that day.  All offices will be closed for the day.

Summer is indeed a fun time where you can spend warm days on the beach, camping, doing water sports, attending

Here’s What You Need to Know:

Travel trailer insurance has similar inclusions as compared to automobile insurance coverage, but it is more comprehensive and specialized for trailer owners.

Types of Coverage Available

Comprehensive/Collision Coverage – Protects your RV from damages, such as fire, landslide, windstorm, vandalism and collision with another vehicle or objects.
Liability-Only Travel Trailer Policy – Protects against accidental damage to other people’s property or personal injury to individuals not listed on your policy.

Additional Endorsements

Consider also purchasing these endorsements for added protection:

Towing and Roadside Assistance
Emergency Expenses – Protection in case of a

Heat and humidity can cause several different types of heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Knowing the signs and symptoms of each type of heat-related illness will help to keep you safe on the job. Normally, the body has ways of keeping itself cool by allowing heat to escape through the skin and evaporating sweat (perspiration).

If the body does not cool down properly or does not cool down enough, a person may suffer a heat-related illness. Anyone is susceptible to a heat-related illness, but the

Summer is here and the temperatures have already hit some high numbers.  Summer comes with the idea of many fun activities like boating, grilling, swimming, camping, driving and other things that we look forward to during the many cold winter months.  In our eagerness to follow through with the many plans that we have made and paid for, we sometimes sacrifice health and safety for fun.  Whatever the reasons may be the end result could be one of the most serious injuries of summer: Heat Stroke.

Heat Stroke happens