Insurance Tip of the Month
Enjoy Safe Holidays
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Check to be sure that your smoke detector is working. If you don't have any, make smoke detectors your first holiday gift to the family.
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A dry Christmas tree is a fire hazard. When selecting a tree, bend the tips of the branches. If the tree is fresh, they should bend easily without snapping. Also, bounce the butt of the tree on the ground two or three times. If more than a few needles, fall, the tree is too dry. The needles should be hard to pull off the branches. Also look for a trunk sticky with sap.
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When you get the tree home, cut off two or three inches from the trunk, and stand the tree in a container of water in a cool place. Set your tree up in a place safely away from heat sources such as radiators, registers and fireplaces. Add water to the tree stand every day or sooner if the tray goes dry.
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If you buy an artificial tree choose "fire resistant" trees with a built-in electrical safety plug.
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Discard damaged light sets. Be sure to unplug light strings before replacing light bulbs.
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Use no more than three light sets on any extension cord.
Upon your next homeowners or automobile policy renewal please call Pat Lisi at 586-778-9900 Ext: 236 for a quote.
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OSHA publishes long-awaited PPE rule
OSHA published a final rule on employer-paid personal protective equipment - a protracted rule making the agency has been considering since 1999. Under the rule, nearly all workplace PPE would be provided at no cost to employees, according to the agency. The rule takes effect in six months to allow employers time to change their existing PPE payment policies, the agency said.
In a November 14 news briefing, OSHA administrator Edwin G. Foulke Jr. said the rule accomplishes the following objectives:
- Implements an underlying requirement in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 the employers pay for workplace safety and health
- Creates a clear and consistent policy across OSHA standards and reduces confusion about the PPE for which employers are required to pay
- Will result in 21,000 fewer occupational injuries annually
The history of the rule making dates back several years. In March 1999, the agency published a proposed standard but tinkered with the rule making over the years to address stakeholder concerns. In recent years, the agency has faced labor-union lawsuits and congressional pressure to force the rule's completion. The AFL-CIO and the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union said they welcomed OSHA's announcement, but criticized the length of time that expired before finalizing the standard. |
EMA Welcomes A New Team Member
Eastern Michigan Agencies welcomes Michael Paull to their sales staff. Michael's entrepreneurial attitude, sales background and customer service experience from the banking industry should prove to be great assets to the EMA team. He is married (Bridget) and has two children (Connor & Kailey). Michael is a graduate of Grosse Pointe South and Wayne State University where he obtained a Bachelors degree in Sales Management and Marketing.
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The staff of Eastern Michigan Agencies would like to send thoughts of appreciation and gratefulness to all of our friends & clients. We wish everyone a wonderful Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year!
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PERSONAL LINES CONTEST
Homeowners and Automobile
"2 WAYS TO WIN"
1. Send us a referral and we will send you a gift card for Starbucks or Blockbuster
2. Quarterly $50 Gift Card drawing
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