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11/27/2013
According to the Pew Research Center, 56 percent of all adults have smartphones and 34 percent have a tablet. Many of these devices are employer-provided and offer an opportunity to put safety tools, quite literally, in the pocket of your …
Read More › “Come on, get app-y!”
7/31/2013
Wearing jewelry provides an outlet for personal expression. In some work environments, however, jewelry creates danger. For those environments the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offers guidelines for safe use of jewelry and suggestions for when jewelry should not …
Read More › “Rings in the workplace: An unsuspected hazard”
1/06/2012
By Kaitlyn Rice On July 15, 2010 a 2009 black Chevy Tahoe in Williamsburg was hit by an oncoming car that failed to stop at a stop sign. The Tahoe, an unmarked police cruiser, flipped three times. The impact left …
Read More › “City of Williamsburg Fire Department uses VMLIP grant to purchase vehicle stabilization equipment”
12/12/2011
Portable electric and fuel-fired heaters have grown in popularity over the past two decades. This has come at a great cost, however. Misuse and malfunctions of portable heaters now account for 20 percent of all structural fires. More than 30,000 …
Read More › “Don't burn down the office”
12/01/2011
As the holidays quickly approach many are beginning to decorate their offices and homes with lights, upon lights, upon lights. Often strung together using multiple extension cords. However, improper use of extension cords is a common cause of fires and …
Read More › “Practice safe use of extension cords”
9/15/2011
October is National Fire Prevention Month, with the biggest campaign happening Oct. 9 – 15 during National Fire Prevention Week. VML Insurance Programs encourages all of its members to focus on fire safety and prevention during the month of October. …
Read More › “National Fire Prevention Month”