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Through valued business insurance products and proven risk management strategies, Federated Insurance offers peace of mind to contractors nationwide. Federated Insurance has been an ACCA Corporate Partner since 2009. ACCA’s recommendation of Federated helps ensure that association members receive personalized service, coverages tailored to their individual business needs, and assistance with their risk management efforts.

What Causes Accidents?

Accidents happen, so Federated Insurance has some tips to help minimize them.

Power Tools Rule When You Follow Power Tool Rules!

Power tools make your job easier, but if not used properly can cause a lot of harm. Federated Insurance has some tips to keep you safe.

Hand Tools Rule When You Follow Hand Tool Rules!

Using hand tools requires some special safety precautions. Federated Insurance shares some tips for keeping you safe on the job.

A Plug for Electrical Fire Prevention

Sometimes we don’t think about what we are plugging and where, but electrical fires can and will happen. Federated Insurance has some tips to prevent them.

Give Your Electrical Safety Knowledge a Jolt

Working with electrical systems can be dangerous, so it’s important that all workers follow safety procedures. Here are some tips from Federated Insurance.

Beware of Temperature Extremes – HEAT

Extreme heat poses some serious health and safety issues for technicians. Here are some tips to keep them safe this summer while on the job.

What Will An Accident Cost You?

Accidents in the workplace are costly on many levels. Get some tips from Federated Insurance for preventing them and reducing associated costs.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Is A Pain In The Grasp

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can affect anyone who is performing a repetitive task. Here are a few ways to prevent it and to reduce pain from it, if it occurs.

Teamwork Is Vital for Workplace Safety

Preventing accidents from happening on a job site is everyone’s job. Here are some tips for working as a team to improve safety.

Do You Have A Deaf Wish?

Hearing is one of your senses that can be lost suddenly or gradually, and often, hearing loss is due to […]

In a Pinch

Most people would undoubtedly agree that they would like to keep their fingers and toes right where they are! But, […]

Attitude, Behavior, Control — the ABCs of Workplace Safety

Following your company’s safety guidelines is all it takes to stay safe at work, right? Not so fast. Yes, those […]

All In Favor, Say Eye

No one can put a value on his or her eyesight—it’s priceless, and should be treated that way. Doing everything […]

Back Talk

Chances are you or someone you know suffers from back pain. Statistics point to back injuries as a frequent cause […]

Site Safety – Part 2

In the last Safe@Work article, jobsite safety was discussed, and tips were offered to help ensure worker  safety on construction […]

Site Safety – Part 1

As any contractor knows, a construction site can be a constantly changing environment. Different companies perform different jobs simultaneously, and […]

Put On The Gloves

Many workers suffer injuries to hands, fingers, and arms simply because they do not protect themselves when working with hazardous […]

Tips To Stay Current On Electrical Safety

Thousands of workers are injured every year by electrical hazards. These on-the-job injuries can happen to anyone, in any line […]

Tips For Tornado Safety

One thing we can probably all agree on is that Mother Nature is never boring. A sunny spring day can […]

Use Electrical Cords – Safely

It doesn’t take a match to start a fire or a spark to cause a shock. Electrical extension cords and […]

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