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Through valued business insurance products and proven risk management strategies, Federated Insurance offers peace of mind to contractors nationwide. Federated Insurance has been an ACCA Corporate Partner since 2009. ACCA’s recommendation of Federated helps ensure that association members receive personalized service, coverages tailored to their individual business needs, and assistance with their risk management efforts.

Creating A Safer Industry Through Partnership

ACCA NOW Spoke with Nate Oland of Federated Insurance, ACCA’s Exclusive Insurance Partner, about the 11 year ACCA-Federated Partnership. Why […]

What Will An Accident Cost You?

Hurrying through a job doesn’t always pay off.  Kevin figured he could complete a service job he had started the day before and still get to the […]

Back At The Forefront

Despite the fact that you can’t see it without a mirror, your back is a substantial portion of your body. […]

Protect Your Eyesight

Eyesight is priceless and should be treated that way. Do everything you can to protect your eyes by following your […]

An Impossible Skill

You may think that you can multi-task, but you can’t. Federated Insurance explains why attempting to multi-task while driving is an impossible skill.

Beware Of Temperature Extremes – COLD

Outside work presents challenges beyond just the weather, but it’s the weather that is probably the most unpredictable. Knowing ahead […]

What’s the Harm of “Just One More”?

Drinking after work may be just as dangerous as drinking on the job. Federated explains why there is harm in just one more drink.

Avoid Distracted Driving

Ultimately, it is up to YOU to avoid distractions while driving. Here are some tips to keep a clear head.

CTS is a Pain in the Grasp!

Your day includes a lot of screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, and other tools that require repetitive motion. One day you […]

Back Talk: Strategies To Prevent Back Injuries

Chances are you or someone you know suffers from back pain. Statistics point to back injuries as a frequent cause […]

Watch Your Footing!

Most Common Worker’s Comp Claim: Falls caused by ladders or stairs (Falls often injure multiple body parts*) Most Common Worker’s […]

What Are You Driving At?

The name of this feature is Safe@Work, and is meant to address on-the-job risks and hazards. But, perhaps the act […]

Falling Down on the Job

It’s generally understood that using a ladder presents a certain amount of risk.   Among construction workers, about 81 percent of fall injuries […]

It Takes a Village—To Keep Each Other Safe

Warning labels, caution tape, safety cones, barriers are all meant to alert workers to potential job-site dangers in an effort […]

Hello, Dolly!

While OSHA doesn’t have an established maximum limit for how much weight workers should lift, they recommend lifting no more […]

We Dropped Under 50 Employees, Does FMLA Still Apply?

Question: Our company recently made some changes, and we no longer have more than 50 employees. How do we handle […]

The A, B, C, D’s of Fire Extinguishers

A fire extinguisher is likely one of those taken-for-granted things you don’t give much thought to until you need it. […]

Good Reasons to Have a Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program

In its simplest form, managed care describes a variety of techniques that, when properly deployed, can help support an effective […]

Circuit Training

Federated Insurance shares tips for electrical safety.

Key Risk Indicators – Are Yours Leading or Lagging?

Data can reveal a lot more than just profits and losses Data is everywhere. There aren’t too many day-to-day experiences […]

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