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Beware of Combustible Dust

According to OSHA, since 1980, almost 150 workers have been killed and more than 850 injured due to combustible dust explosions.

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How Should I Store Idle Pallets?

Storing idle pallets can create a severe fire hazard, whether inside or outside your distribution or warehouse building. Wood pallets dry..

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Insurance Covers Dental Office Restoration

The owner of a dental clinic opened the office one morning and noticed a metallic odor. As he walked through the office, he saw soot and..

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Local Restaurant Avoids Potential Fire

While on Facebook, a headline by the Beaver Dam Fire Department caught my eye: “Oily rags are causing fire – again.” I learned last year,..

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Zinsco Electric Panels - Fire & Electrical Risk

Zinsco electric panels could leave property owners at risk for both fire and electric shock as a result of failing to operate properly as..

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Dehumidifiers Still Causing Fires

Although the initial dehumidifier recall occurred in 2013 and a revamped list was released in 2016, many people are still just learning..

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Tips to Prevent Dryer Fires in Your Business

In the NewsIf you search Google for ‘dryer fire business’, you’ll see news stories like these. Last month, in Petaluma, California, a fire..

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Proper use of fire extinguishers

While on a site visit in downtown Milwaukee, a West Bend loss prevention associate recognized a fire extinguisher in a restaurant kitchen..

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Going Up in Flames

Fire is one of the biggest threats for restaurants and bars. A recent study, completed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, found..

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Safety Controls for your Restaurant

By their very nature, restaurants present significant exposures regarding potential losses. That’s why owners and operators appreciate..

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Keep your Employees and Customers Safe!

For the safety of your employees and customers, nothing can be more important than having a NFPA (UL300) system in your restaurant’s..

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Are you UL300 Compliant?

Restaurants are often a great fit for West Bend’s SMARTbusiness™ program. If you own a restaurant or are an insurance agent inspecting a..

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