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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...

[embed width="520" height="293"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyXxN7pUGjE[/embed] A recent NIOSH study reported 113 fatalities and 15,460 injuries related to ladder accidents in a single year in the U.S. Most ladder accidents are caused by simple misuse or carelessness. It is important to train your employees on the proper use and maintenance of ladders Watch our McNeil Minute tip video...

[embed width="520" height="293"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_1Hq7Y66cw[/embed] McNeil & Co. provides advanced risk management tools through our consultative approach. We take it upon ourselves to know your business as well as you do, and we use that knowledge to provide industry-leading insurance products and risk management services that allow our clients to grow and prosper. Watch the video message...

[embed width="520" height="293"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ_9WQUugvE[/embed] It’s not just uncomfortable out there... It could be deadly! High temperatures and high humidity combined with physical work can lead to heat illness. Stay hydrated and know the signs before it's too late. Do you know how to protect against the risks associated with excessive heat? Watch our McNeil Minute tip...

[embed width="520" height="293"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsc5bn-QvSU[/embed] Regular Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR's) and driver record checks can help your business reduce cost and increase safety. Just because someone has a driver's license doesn't mean you should let them drive on your organization's behalf. MVR's detail a driver’s past driving history and are one of the best ways to predict future...

  [embed]https://www.mcneilandcompany.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Podcast-With-Dan-McNeil-of-McNeil-Co-Final.mp3[/embed]   In a special podcast for Professional Carwash & Detailing, McNeil & Co. President, Dan McNeil, spoke on celebrating 25 years in business. The interview touches on the "McNeil Minute" video series and McNeil's focus on, and the importance of, risk management in the insurance industry. The interview concludes with why McNeil is...