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Timely briefs on topics specific to the industries BITCO serves. Subjects include worker safety, worksite hazards, best practices, new research, industry updates, regulations, public liability, property protection and more.

Pay Less During Slow Times

| April 24, 2020

Benefits of Interim Reporting in business insurance

All businesses have ups and downs. Sometimes you’re busy. Other times – especially as we face unprecedented times due to COVID-19 – business slows down. 

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How to Prevent Elevated Falls

| April 13, 2020

Ways to Keep Your Team Safe When Working at High Heights

Here’s a staggering fact: Each day in the United States, 2,000 people are injured in ladder-related incidents. 

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Hiring Logging Drivers

| March 30, 2020

Find the Best Drivers for Your Team

Hiring drivers for logging operations is hard. The industry-wide driver shortage combined with the unique skills needed to safely operate a logging truck as well as the remote work locations can make it hard to find the right person for your team.

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Distracted Driving - Hidden Dangers

| March 16, 2020

Remember: Hands-Free is Not Always Risk-Free 

Using hands-free devices while driving may seem like a safe choice; however, recent data shows that driving while communicating on hands-free devices is not completely risk-free.

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Preventing Accidents When Backing Up

| March 2, 2020

Tips to Help Equipment Operators Prevent Accidents While Backing

One out of four vehicle accidents can be attributed to poor backing techniques, according to the National Safety Council. The Council also found that backing accidents cause 15,000 injuries and 500 deaths per year.

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Flowline Contamination

| February 17, 2020

Four Proactive Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Operation

When it comes to reducing the risk of flowline contamination from production operations, it all boils down to one thing: preventative maintenance.

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