September is life insurance awareness month. Here are a few myths about life insurance:
Myth: It’s too expensive.
Truth: Many people can be insured for the price of a daily cup of coffee.
Myth: I’m not old enough to need life insurance.
Truth: Anyone can get life insurance. The younger and healthier you are, the easier it is to get a life insurance policy at a cheaper rate.
Myth: I can get it later.
Truth: Age and health can make it tough to get the coverage you want. You may develop a condition that makes you uninsurable – or worse, you may fall victim to a tragic accident.
Myth: I don’t need life insurance.
Truth: Life insurance has many, many uses. It can cover bills, pay for funeral costs, replace income in a household, serve as an inheritance for a loved one, fund education goals for a child, provide an important and sizable donation to a charitable organization and so much more.
Give us at call at 435-674-2221 to talk to an insurance agent that can guide you through your questions about life insurance.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Ladder Safety
Most of us use ladders from time to time. However, few of us take time to review the basics of ladder safety. The following guidelines can help those who use ladders to do so properly and prevent injuries.
General Guidelines
• Avoid climbing unless absolutely necessary.
• Select the proper ladder for the job, (i.e., aluminum, wood, fiberglass, step, extension or a straight ladder). For instance, never use an aluminum ladder around electricity.
• Choose a ladder that fits the job. If ladders are too short, people will climb too high leaving them without proper handholds. Ladders that are too long are difficult to handle. They also tend to be erected askew and may be highly unstable.
• Never use a ladder for a purpose that it was not designed for.
• Inspect the ladder’s condition before use. Discard any damaged ladder.
• Wear slip resistant footwear.
• Avoid climbing unless absolutely necessary.
• Select the proper ladder for the job, (i.e., aluminum, wood, fiberglass, step, extension or a straight ladder). For instance, never use an aluminum ladder around electricity.
• Choose a ladder that fits the job. If ladders are too short, people will climb too high leaving them without proper handholds. Ladders that are too long are difficult to handle. They also tend to be erected askew and may be highly unstable.
• Never use a ladder for a purpose that it was not designed for.
• Inspect the ladder’s condition before use. Discard any damaged ladder.
• Wear slip resistant footwear.
Inspection
• Ladders should be inspected and documented by a competent person on a periodic basis. Items to look for should include:
-Any structural damage such as cracks, bends, kinks or distortions.
-All rungs are in place, secure and free of grease or oil.
-Safety feet are in good condition and functional.
-Any missing parts.
-Working spreaders.
• Ladders should be inspected and documented by a competent person on a periodic basis. Items to look for should include:
-Any structural damage such as cracks, bends, kinks or distortions.
-All rungs are in place, secure and free of grease or oil.
-Safety feet are in good condition and functional.
-Any missing parts.
-Working spreaders.
Placement
• A ladder should not be placed in doorways, passageways or other locations where it can be disturbed.
• Make sure the ladder is set on a level stable surface.
• A non-self-supporting ladder should be placed at an angle of approximately 75̊. The distance from the wall to the foot of ladder should be about ¼ the ladder’s total length.
• When using a non-self-supporting ladder to access a point to where you will dismount, the ladder should extend at least 3 feet beyond the support point. The ladder should also be lashed as close to the support point as possible.
• A ladder should not be placed in doorways, passageways or other locations where it can be disturbed.
• Make sure the ladder is set on a level stable surface.
• A non-self-supporting ladder should be placed at an angle of approximately 75̊. The distance from the wall to the foot of ladder should be about ¼ the ladder’s total length.
• When using a non-self-supporting ladder to access a point to where you will dismount, the ladder should extend at least 3 feet beyond the support point. The ladder should also be lashed as close to the support point as possible.
Climbing and Descending
• Face the ladder while climbing or descending and hold on to it with both hands.
• Always maintain at least a 3-point contact with either two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand.
• Keep centered on the ladder.
• Never lean beyond the side rails, or move, shift or extend the ladder while on it.
• Never climb past the second step from the top on a stepladder.
• Take one step at a time.
• If tools are needed, use a tool belt or a bucket attached to a hand line.
• Allow one person on a ladder at a time.
Please click here to learn more about OSHA's penalties.• Face the ladder while climbing or descending and hold on to it with both hands.
• Always maintain at least a 3-point contact with either two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand.
• Keep centered on the ladder.
• Never lean beyond the side rails, or move, shift or extend the ladder while on it.
• Never climb past the second step from the top on a stepladder.
• Take one step at a time.
• If tools are needed, use a tool belt or a bucket attached to a hand line.
• Allow one person on a ladder at a time.
Give Main Street Insurance a call at 435-674-2221 for more information on safety programs or you can e-mail us at info@msiagency.com.
Friday, May 27, 2016
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Happy Memorial Day
Thank you to all who have served and are serving our great country. We would not be able to enjoy the life we have without you.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Most Common Work Injuries 2015
Most Common Injuries of 2015
As we start 2016, it’s important for employers and employees to review how to make their workplace safer. Your organization can start by focusing on systems and processes that have the greatest potential to cause injury as well as the most common injury types. WCF's 2015 Utah claims data shows:
Eight Most Common Claims from 2015
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- Slip and Falls 19%
- Cut 18%
- Hit Against an Object 17%
- General Strain 14%
- Strain by Lifting 8%
- Caught in Object 5%
- Motor Vehicle 3%
- Burn 2%
Give us a call at 435-674-2221 or visit us on our website at www.msiagency.com for more information or to get a quote on workers compensation, general liability, commercial auto, health, life, home, personal auto, surety bonds, etc.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Walk Safe
Injuries due to slips, trips and falls accounted for 18% of Workers Compensation Fund of Utah's claims in 2014 with an average cost of $9,801 per claim. Be safe out there and follow the guidelines below:
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For other safety tips or to get a quote on your insurance you can call us at 435-674-2221 or contact us on our website at www.msiagency.com.
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For other safety tips or to get a quote on your insurance you can call us at 435-674-2221 or contact us on our website at www.msiagency.com.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Commercial Auto vs. Personal Auto
We have many people ask us if their personal auto they use for their own business is less expensive on a personal auto policy or a commercial auto policy. Before getting into price here are some items we need to ask to see what policy it SHOULD be on:
How does my insurance company define "commercial use"?
Some insurers define it as transporting goods for compensation or a fee. But, because the definition of “commercial use” varies by company, your agent is the best resource for this answer. Your agent can tell you whether your insurer requires a commercial policy for businesses like these:
How does my insurance company define "commercial use"?
Some insurers define it as transporting goods for compensation or a fee. But, because the definition of “commercial use” varies by company, your agent is the best resource for this answer. Your agent can tell you whether your insurer requires a commercial policy for businesses like these:
- pizza and newspaper delivery
- real estate
- catering
- door-to-door consulting services
- landscaping or snowplowing services
- day care or church van services
What kind of liability limits do I need?
As a business owner, you may want higher liability limits to meet contractual needs or just to better protect the business you’ve built. In general, a commercial auto policy can offer higher liability limits than a personal auto policy.
Does my personal policy cover me for issues specific to my business?
For example, if a trailer damages another vehicle while on a job, a personal liability policy may not cover the repairs. A commercial policy usually will.
I have employees that drive my vehicles. Does my policy cover that?
In general, if other people drive your vehicles for work, you need a commercial auto policy.
Do the passengers or contents in my vehicle matter?
Yes. Vehicles used for picking up or dropping off people or goods, or hauling tools or equipment, probably need a commercial policy.
Do I need certifications or filings?
Documentation requirements—like certificates of
insurance or filings for trucking—are generally good
indicators that a commercial policy is needed.
Give us a call at 435-674-2221 or e-mail us at info@msiagency.com and we can help you get the best coverage at the best price based on your specific condition. You can also visit our website at www.msiagency.com.
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