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By: Dave Denniston, Director of Risk Management Let’s face it, we have all had to attend a training that we weren’t really looking forward to. With the demands on everyone’s time and what seems like mountains of mandates, how do we keep it fresh and interesting? As instructors, we must also realize that the demographics...

By: Phillip Lawless, Professional Carwashing & Detailing Today’s competitive, fast-paced car wash market pushes businesses and business owners to work more quickly and effectively than ever before. The drive to maximize sales and stay a step ahead of an increasing number of competitors creates an environment where efficiency and speed is tantamount to success. Balancing...

By Shawna Hays Risk Management Customer Service Supervisor Recent regulatory changes to the labeling of chemicals within the United States have a huge impact on all organizations.  The differences between a Hazardous Material Program, Hazard Communication Program, and the Globally Harmonized System have been widely publicized as employer OSHA requirements in recent years. All of these requirements...

[embed width="520" height="293"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihcu3I4C-QU[/embed] McNeil & Co. offers employees the chance to enter a diverse industry with a number of different available career paths. Since our employees dive into and become part of the industries they serve, many have been able to marry their avocation with their vocation. Watch the video message above to hear our...

[embed width="520" height="293"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21QdPiZ_Gp4[/embed] McNeil & Co. lives and breathes the industries we serve. From our established ESIP and ASIP teams to our growing AdvenSure and Car Wash programs, we employ individuals who have experience in, and a passion for, the markets they cover. Watch the video message above to hear our President, Dan McNeil, speak...

A national leader in specialized insurance, McNeil & Co. has issued chemical safety tips to help car wash owners and operators manage risk when working with chemicals. McNeil & Co.’s Car Wash Insurance Program has become the fastest-growing insurance option for car wash owners and operators, offering clients decades of industry experience and knowledge. Risk...

[embed width="520" height="293"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS0pdRRYaRQ[/embed] Accidents caused by employees driving customer vehicles are one of the most common claims for car wash owners. To reduce risk, only designated employees who have received proper training should drive customer vehicles. Having a written protocol in place will help ensure the safety of everyone at your car wash. Watch our...

By Tom Gillingham Guest Columnist     It was October 1992 when my high school aged son and I were approaching the end of the tree line on Hahns Peak Mountain, 30 miles north of Steamboat Springs. Hahns Peak, its elevation at 10,400 feet, is a cone shaped mountain that has earned its reputation for deadly lightning...

[embed width="520" height="293"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2XbxyO3jyc[/embed] You probably know that a smoke alarm is a great safety investment for your organization, but what's the next step in fire protection? Fire extinguishers can be a small, but important, part of a safety plan for any organization. They can save property and lives by putting out a small fire or suppressing...

By Jessica Mielke Risk Management Specialist McNeil & Company As we continue to rely more on technology, we find ourselves replacing paperwork with digital filing on our computers or other electronic devices. This trend has carried over to the departments and organizations we serve. With this growing reliance on technology, we leave vital information, both...