Staying safe Archives - Lockton Affinity's Council Insurance Program

Hand Tool Safety for Members and Volunteers

If you have projects scheduled for your organization this year, it’s important to have hand tool safety practices in place when power tools are in operation. Whether you’re building garden beds, volunteering in the community or designing parade floats, power tools can expose your organization to many potential safety hazards. Make sure your organization's leaders [...]

By | April 28th, 2022|Staying safe, Uncategorized|0 Comments

How to Stay Safe in the Heat

It's the height of summer, and many people are excited to be spending more time outdoors after COVID-related closures. But along with the fresh air and sunshine there is extreme heat that can be dangerous to your health. As your Council schedules activities outdoors this summer, take the heat into account. It could mean the [...]

By | July 21st, 2020|Staying safe, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Knowing the Signs of Serious Illnesses

It's not always easy to tell what's wrong when you don't feel well. Some symptoms can go unnoticed, while other signs of serious illnesses are so common we may ignore them. Knowing the signs of serious illnesses like heart attack and stroke helps protect your organization and community and can prevent an otherwise tragic outcome. [...]

By | May 20th, 2020|Staying safe, Uncategorized|0 Comments