By Cincinnati Loss Control If you are able, take photos to document circumstances of the accident. Your first instinct after a car accident may be to call for help. Do you have a plan for what comes next? Being proactive in your response can help keep you, your passengers and your property safe while simplifying …
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Brushing and flossing daily are two things people can do to care for their teeth and maintain good oral health. But there are several other good habits that contribute to a healthy mouth as well. Review these five tips for a lifetime of good oral health and wellness. Schedule regular dental exams Seeing the dentist …
By Ken Mikkelson Employers make tough workforce decisions. Many business owners are facing labor shortages made more acute by the coronavirus pandemic. As employers look to hire workers, they struggle to answer tough questions: Do I settle for less qualified candidates? Can I reduce screening to widen the candidate field? Can I rely on contractors …
By Helen Kyrios The IRS has seen a surge in phone scams in recent years. Taxpayers, beware of fraudsters out to trick you for your information. The IRS continues to urge Americans to be vigilant to tax return identity theft threats during the pandemic and its aftermath in its annual list of Dirty Dozen Tax Scams. Here …
By Yolanda Stephen There’s something about numbers that just make sense. They tell you when you may be running late, when you need to change the refrigerator filter, and when you may need to cut back on the sweets. The new year rings in the adage ‘out with the old and in with the new’ …
By Steve Heiden and Peter Dion Stay informed on current travel conditions. International travel is once again a possibility for many people. While it is always exciting to visit new countries, you must heed some key tips before visiting, and the global pandemic has added to the list. GENERAL INFORMATION Before your departure – a …
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By Cincinnati Insurance Cooking is a major cause of fires in homes. Fire safety organizations traditionally conduct fire prevention awareness campaigns in October, coinciding with the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Though its origin is disputed, the deadly fire burned from October 8 to 10 that year, killing about 300 people, destroying more …
Part A, Part B, Part C – learning about Medicare can feel like looking into a bowl of alphabet soup. But to get the coverage that’s best for you, it’s important to know your choices. And that starts with understanding Medicare’s four basic parts. Here’s a quick and simple review of the parts of Medicare …
Whatever business you are involved in—manufacturing, construction, school, office or something else entirely—food safety should be on your radar as a possible threat. You may wonder what food has to do with your business (construction, for example), or you may be more aware because your organization handles food every day (school cafeterias, for example). EMC …
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By Nick Wright Project owners may be confident about the future, but are put off by increasing prices. Whether you are a homeowner building a deck or a commercial contractor building multimillion-dollar projects, the soaring costs of construction materials is not new news. Even as lumber prices begin to retreat, what might be surprising is the …
