TruShield Insurance Blog

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Equipment that keeps your workers safe on the job

Many jobs call for special safety equipment that goes well beyond the hard hat and safety boots that workers normally wear on the job. Working at heights, where a worker could fall, or in places like sewer tunnels where the air itself can be a hazard are just two examples.

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How to dispose of flammable liquids

Left-over flammable liquids such as solvents, lubricants, paints or other hazardous workplace materials can’t be burned off, thrown in a regular garbage or poured down the drain. This makes getting rid of them a bit tricky, so we put together a few tips on properly disposing flammable liquids.

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Safety tips for using temporary heaters

Improperly installed temporary heaters are often the cause of major fire losses on construction projects.

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Hazardous substance removal: Asbestos

New construction and renovation projects can often uncover a few surprises (if you frequently watch home reno shows, you’ll know that ant infestations and mould seem to make regular appearances). One surprise you don’t want to run into is asbestos.

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