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General Liability Exposures Every Conservation Organization Should Know

Date: September 1, 2022
Category:
  • Business Insurance
Author: Risk Management

Almost every conservation organization faces commercial liability exposure. A commercial liability loss exposure is a condition or situation that presents the possibility of an organization becoming legally and financially responsible for injury, harm, or damage to another party. These exposures stem from the kind of work an organization performs and where that work is executed. […]

Using Small Equipment Safely on Trail Projects

Date: March 14, 2022
Category:
  • Safety Matters
Author: Risk Management

Mini-Dozers, chain saws, trimming equipment, and grinders are all examples of small equipment used while doing trail projects. This equipment can cause injuries if it is not used properly. Common injuries include the following: Cuts, lacerations, or amputations from fast-moving mower blades Bruises or broken bones from flying objects Burns from hot equipment parts Electrical […]

Conservation United: Mechanized Trailbuilding Insurance Program

Date: November 9, 2021
Category:
  • Insurance
Author: Risk Management

Mechanized trailbuilding has revolutionized the trail industry over the last 25 years. From specialized dozers to mini-excavators to crawler carriers, the advantages of small earthmovers include faster rates of production and the ability to sculpt a more consistent trail tread. Conservation United proudly offers a unique insurance program to cover your General Liability and trailbuilding […]

Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Tracking Hours of Work for Remote Employees

Date: September 2, 2020
Category:
  • Legal Update
Author: Risk Management

On Aug. 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2020-5 to remind employers of their obligation to accurately account for the number of hours their employees work away from the employer’s facilities. While the bulletin was issued in response to the high number of employees working remotely because of […]

The Importance of Certificates of Insurance

Date: May 26, 2020
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  • Insurance
Author: Risk Management

No matter what industry you’re in, chances are your organization will, at some point, rely on the help of a third party to fulfill certain business needs. Regardless of who you work with, business arrangements with contractors and vendors can open you up to a number of risks—risks that need to be accounted for through […]

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