by Frank Norton, Society Insurance Senior Risk Control Representative | Oct 20, 2021 | Human Resources
Safety elements are the most important component of your employee handbook. This is not only important for the safety of your employees and clientele but also for your bottom line in the form of limiting liability. Ask any lawyer and they will tell you that training...
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...
