by Society Insurance Team | Jul 21, 2021 | Risk Management
Rags and towels are handy for cleaning up cooking oil and grease residue at restaurants and bars. However, their usefulness can also make them a severe fire hazard. Spontaneous combustion occurs when heat is generated through rapid oxidation. This causes these...
by Society Insurance Team | Jun 23, 2021 | Risk Management
Did you know that 50,477 wildfires burned 4.7 million acres nationwide in 2019? And according to the National Park Service at least 85% of wildfires are caused by human activity? While Texas and Colorado rank highest for high to extreme wildfire risk, these facts...
by Society Insurance Risk Management | May 5, 2021 | Risk Management
There is a grease fire that started on your commercial cooking line. You look back to find two fire extinguishers sitting on the wall. One is a silver fire extinguisher and the other is a common red fire extinguisher. You inspect them a little closer and notice that...
by Society Insurance Team | Mar 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
A United States Fire Administration report found that nearly 5,600 restaurant fires occur every year, resulting in fewer than five deaths, 100 injuries, and $116 million in property damage. Fires are a serious liability, so learn here about the most flammable items in...
by Society Insurance Risk Management | Feb 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is a Sushi Crunch Fire? Deep-fried tempura flakes are a key ingredient sprinkled on sushi rolls for crunch. Known as agedama or tenkasu, Japanese for “tempura dregs,” they have been linked to a series of restaurant fires in multiple states. Kara Nelson, a fire...
