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5 workplace health and safety tips every business needs to use

Insperity

Safety experts recommend following a hierarchy of controls — elimination, substitution, engineering controls and administrative controls — to prevent workplace hazards. Step 3: Use engineering controls to isolate people from the hazard, for example, a machine guard that prevents employees from getting their hands caught.

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Hybrid car insurance costs: What drivers need to know

Higginbotham

Remember to inform your insurer about your hybrid’s safety features, as this knowledge may translate to lower premiums. Work with an insurance broker who can do the quote shopping and leverage their insurance carrier relationships to help you secure the best possible coverage.

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What’s Driving the Cost of Commercial Vehicle Insurance?

Corporate Synergies

When it comes to commercial vehicle insurance, it’s a rocky road. Many companies felt the shock of rising insurance rates in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Insurance carriers look at their profit margins each year and must maintain required ratios so that future claims can be paid and the company can remain profitable.

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How to get a contractor’s license

Higginbotham

The Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB) issues licenses for three different classifications: Class “A”- General Engineering Contractor. A general engineering contractor is a contractor whose primary business is related to work that requires specialized engineering knowledge and skill. Past or present employee.