Equipment dealers face many daily challenges, including general maintenance and housekeeping at business locations. As an owner and leader, it’s your job to prioritize safety by ensuring cleanliness, providing training, and enforcing clear policies to prevent accidents, downtime, and costly claims.
Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk
• Understand how to use and store hazardous materials
• Report accidents immediately
• Dispose of waste properly
• Store tools and equipment in designated spaces
• Follow posted signage
• Ensure walkways and doorways are clear and free of obstructions
• Maintain equipment and tools
• Charge items with lithium-ion batteries in designated spaces using appropriate chargers
Evaluate Your Risk Management Plan
JERRY LEEMKUIL is an equipment dealer specialist for Association Risk Management Services, Federated Insurance Company. For information, write to Jerry at jjleemkuil@fedins.com or call 1-507-455-5507.
This article is for general information and risk prevention only and should not be considered legal or other expert advice. The recommendations herein may help reduce, but are not guaranteed to eliminate, any or all risk of loss. The information herein may be subject to, and is not a substitute for, any laws or regulations that may apply. Some of the services referenced herein may be provided by third parties wholly independent of Federated. Federated provides access to these services with the understanding that neither Federated nor its employees provide legal or other expert advice. All products and services not available in all states. Qualified counsel should be sought with questions specific to your circumstances and applicable laws.
