by Frank Norton, Society Insurance Senior Risk Control Representative | 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...
by Frank Norton, Society Insurance Senior Risk Control Representative | Feb 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), each year there are an estimated 19-21 million cases of norovirus disease, including 1.7-1.9 million outpatient visits, 400,000 emergency department visits, 56,000-71,000 hospitalizations, and 570-800 deaths, which...
by Frank Norton, Society Insurance Senior Risk Control Representative | Sep 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
A loss analysis of Society Insurance claims determined that slip and fall accidents on a level surface are Society’s number one source of loss for our Workers Compensation and General Liability customers. Slips and fall accidents can cause painful injuries that may...
by Frank Norton, Society Insurance Senior Risk Control Representative | Mar 22, 2017 | Restaurants & Bars, Risk Management, Society Insurance
Reports of fires involving wood-fired pizza and meat smoking ovens are increasing due to the growing number of restaurants that have added this cooking process. According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) data, fire departments responded to an estimated...
by Frank Norton, Society Insurance Senior Risk Control Representative | Nov 5, 2014 | Auto Service & Garage, Contractors, Cleancare & Waterworks, Convenience Stores & Gas Stations, Employees, Food & Beverage Producers, Hotels, Motels & Resorts, Medical Offices & Clinics, Restaurants & Bars, Risk Management, Small Business, Society Insurance, Supermarkets & Grocery Stores
Let me introduce Napo. Napo is the star of an animated series of video shorts that center on a worker who finds himself in situations over which he has no control, identifies hazards or risks, and then makes good suggestions to improve safety and work organization....
