Steps to help keep your equipment safe
Theft of materials, tools or equipment from construction worksites accounts for 45 percent of property losses. That’s an average cost per loss of $9,400 for contractors.
Theft of materials, tools or equipment from construction worksites accounts for 45 percent of property losses. That’s an average cost per loss of $9,400 for contractors.
With the weather warming up, the busy season has begun for many industries including construction, mining, fracking and more. Moving, drilling and cutting into materials such as concrete, sand, stone, brick and mortar are known to generate respirable crystalline silica. Silica is a mineral that is found in stone, soil and sand.
Moving thousands of pounds of logs onto a truck and then securing it for transport is not an easy task. Not surprisingly, it’s a high-risk activity. Many fatalities and serious injuries can occur as a result of logs falling and hitting drivers or operators.
The Great Depression, World War II and the Great Recession are just a few of the events BITCO has weathered over the course of its 103-year history protecting American businesses.
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.
Here’s a staggering fact: Each day in the United States, 2,000 people are injured in ladder-related incidents.
Looking for a long-term partner that works hard for you and your business? Contact a local BITCO agent today.
BITCO Headquarters
3700 Market Square Circle
Davenport, Iowa 52807
Phone: 800.475.4477
Fax: 844.233.7299
BITCO Insurance Companies
3700 Market Square Circle
Davenport, Iowa 52807
Phone: 800.475.4477
Fax: 844.233.7299
