Working in the heat comes with a list of hazards. If your job is outside in the sun, inside a hot building, you must wear layers of heavy protective clothing and/or you perform strenuous physical activity, you are at risk for overheating. Personal factors such as lifestyle, habits, and body condition can contribute to your...

  Whether in EMS, law enforcement or the fire service, our main goal and objective is to return home or to the station to resume normal duties at the end of a large incident. In terms of rehab, we need to understand when our personnel need a break on any incident scene or training event....

Enjoying a day on the water should be relaxing and fun—but safety must come first, especially when electricity is involved. Docks and boats, though seemingly harmless, can present serious electrical hazards if not properly maintained. Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) is a real danger, and taking the right precautions could save lives. Here are essential safety...

Earlier this year, David Benedict from our Underwriting team sat down with our Chief Marketing Officer, Tim Cappellett, for a quick Q&A aimed at giving our Underwriting team better insight into McNeil’s Sales & Marketing strategy. You spent over a decade as a Production Underwriter before shifting into leadership here at McNeil. How has that...

Each May, National Transportation Week honors the individuals and systems that keep goods and people moving across the United States. While trucks, trains, and planes often take center stage, there’s another vital network worth celebrating—the people who deliver the news. From early-morning delivery drivers to large distribution companies, the newspaper industry depends on a sprawling...

Whether you own the building you are in or are a lessee/renter, it is vitally important to ensure the building and your property are prepared for potential emergencies such as fire (including wildfire), flooding, severe weather, or other natural disasters. Consider taking the following emergency preparedness steps to help keep you and your property safe:  ...

Do you have staff driving company owned vehicles? If so, not only do you have a responsibility to provide your staff with a safe and reliable vehicle, but you also have a responsibility to equip them with any emergency items they may potentially need while operating in that company vehicle. We may be prepared in...

 “The eye of the storm is not the time to find out you are unprepared….”  Do you live on the East Coast where you are prone to blizzards in the winter or in the South where you need to worry about hurricanes? Maybe you live in the Midwest where you need to keep an eye...

In an emergency, your pet will rely on you to stay safe. Ensuring that your pet is also prepared for a disaster is one vital step in your disaster preparedness plan. Below are a few tips to help prepare your pet for the next disaster or emergency. Make A Plan Disasters come in many forms...