Creating a Safe Driving Program for Affiliates

If your affiliate has employees or volunteers drive on behalf of affiliate business, whether using affiliate-owned vehicles or their own, it is important to implement safety policies and procedures. Creating a safe driving program for your affiliate's vehicles and drivers can reduce workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims, protect your affiliate’s property and financial assets and reduce the risk of a liability lawsuit. Common elements [...]

By |2024-07-18T21:22:07+00:00July 18, 2024|ReStores, Safety Managers|0 Comments

Implementing a Severe Weather Plan for Affiliates

Whatever part of the country your affiliate is in, severe weather can impact your operations throughout the year. Consider these statistics on severe weather from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): About 1,200 tornadoes hit the U.S. each year. 100,000 thunderstorms occur each year in the U.S. and 10% reach severe levels. Damaging winds are classified as those exceeding 50-60 mph. In the U.S., [...]

By |2024-06-04T21:09:08+00:00June 4, 2024|ReStores, Risk Management Tips, Safety Managers|0 Comments

ReStore Maintenance and Safety Improvements

Maintaining property and prioritizing safety improvements is a good business practice and also keeps your employees, volunteers and customers safe and comfortable in the ReStore. To stay on top of ReStore maintenance, implement routine self-inspections to catch hazards before a true safety issue arises. Gather a group of employees and/or volunteers of different ages and abilities to examine your ReStore property for hazards ranging from [...]

By |2024-04-09T17:08:04+00:00March 19, 2024|ReStores|0 Comments

The Increased Popularity of Solar Energy

Renewable energy has increased in popularity, particularly solar energy. Once a small subset of renewable energy, solar energy surpassed wind energy for the first time in history in 2022. Solar energy’s installed power capacity is on track to surpass coal energy by 2027. The United States Government is supporting this growth. The U.S. Department of Energy offers funding opportunities for solar system integration, technology to [...]

By |2024-03-20T21:14:17+00:00January 29, 2024|Insurance tips, Risk management|0 Comments

Renewing Your Affiliate’s Insurance with Lockton Affinity’s Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Insurance Program

As a Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Insurance Program policyholder, you must renew your affiliate’s coverage each year. Because the renewal process is complex, this process begins in November and ends in April. Read on for what to expect during your affiliate’s renewal period. The Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Insurance Program Renewal Process: Renewal Application This portion of the renewal process begins in November, with renewal [...]

By |2024-03-20T21:14:17+00:00December 5, 2023|Insurance Management, Insurance tips|0 Comments

Prepare Your Affiliate as Hurricane Season Arrives

Hurricane season is typically from June 1 through November 30—six full months of heightened weather risks. If your affiliate is located in a coastal region, it’s not too late to prepare your affiliate. Tips to Prepare Your Affiliate as Hurricane Season Arrives Protect your affiliate’s vehicles Affiliate vehicles are valuable assets and provide an essential means of transportation. If an organization is located in a [...]

By |2024-03-20T21:14:17+00:00September 7, 2023|ReStores, Risk management|0 Comments

Staying Safe Online: Protecting Your Employees and Volunteers from Cyber Risks

Any person operating in today’s digitally connected world faces several cyber liability risks, including your employees and volunteers. It is important for all internet users to take safety into their own hands by understanding cyber risks and how to protect against them. Share these tips with your employees and volunteers to help keep them safe online.   Common cyber risks your employees and volunteers may face  While [...]

By |2024-03-20T21:14:17+00:00July 11, 2023|Safety|0 Comments

ReStore Inventory

Habitat for Humanity ReStore affiliates manage extensive amounts of inventory, and with inventory comes the risk for inventory damage or injury. It is critical to review your property schedule and understand the coverage you have prior to a claim occurring.   Protecting ReStore Inventory To avoid inventory loss or claims at your affiliate, we recommend the following best practices: Avoid storing inventory outside—Avoid storing inventory [...]

By |2024-03-20T21:14:17+00:00May 18, 2023|ReStores|0 Comments
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