Manage Affiliate Contractor Risks with this Helpful Checklist

Working with contractors can be extremely beneficial for affiliates. But it can also be a lot to manage, especially when selecting a trustworthy contractor, preparing for a project and staying on top of contracts and documentation. To help affiliates manage their contract partnerships, our carrier partner Chubb created an extensive contractor management checklist.   Manage Affiliate Contractor Risks: Contractor Selection Everything begins by selecting the [...]

By |2024-03-01T20:46:40+00:00March 20, 2023|Insurance Management, Safety Managers|0 Comments

Does Your Affiliate Use Waivers of Subrogation?

Waivers of subrogation are an important part of commercial contracts. These waivers are agreements between two parties where one party agrees to waive subrogation rights against the other in the event of a loss. For affiliates, waivers of subrogation are commonly used when a subcontractor signs a contract with a general contractor (or Habitat affiliate) to work on a project. Commonly requested in professional and [...]

By |2024-03-01T21:33:51+00:00May 26, 2022|ReStores, Safety Managers|0 Comments

Special Event Coverage for In-Person and Virtual Bicycle Fundraising Events

If you are planning an in-person or virtual bicycle event to raise funds at your affiliate, don’t forget that you are required to obtain a separate Liability/Special Event insurance coverage to cover the event. HFHI requires that affiliates have Special Event coverage with a $2 million per occurrence limit, including coverage for participants. Additionally, the policy must name Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. as an [...]

By |2024-03-01T21:36:07+00:00May 4, 2022|Safety Managers|0 Comments

Managing Liquor Liability Risks

Alcohol is an important part of many celebrations, but it can also contribute to accidents, injuries and death. The potential liability for damages resulting from the consumption of alcohol has expanded over time to include the entities serving alcohol. If your affiliate has events at which beer, wine or spirits are served, you could be at risk of a lawsuit. Affiliates should practice good risk [...]

By |2024-03-01T21:45:33+00:00December 21, 2021|Safety Managers|0 Comments

Safety Tips for Compressed Gas Cylinders

Compressed gas cylinders have a number of uses in building and construction. Trained workers familiar with the necessary safety protocols operate equipment using compressed gas cylinders without incident every day. However, a compressed gas cylinder can be extremely dangerous in the wrong hands. To reduce the risk to life and property, it's important to know how to work with compressed gas cylinders safely. Follow these [...]

By |2024-03-01T21:49:54+00:00September 16, 2021|Safety Managers|0 Comments

Hand and Power Tool Safety

Hand and power tools make many tasks easier and more efficient. But we often take the tools we use for granted, forgetting the danger that can come with using them. No matter how much experience you have with tools, accidents can and do still happen. To protect yourself and your affiliate, it's important to practice hand and power tool safety. Here's how to identify and [...]

By |2024-03-01T21:51:43+00:00August 18, 2021|Safety Managers|0 Comments

Vehicle Safety

Vehicle safety at affiliates is a top priority. Every year, preventable accidents claim lives and cause millions of dollars in damages. By applying tried and tested safety standards to the operation of your vehicles, affiliates and stores can reduce the risk of accidents and claims.   Vehicle Safety Standards The Department of Transportation has outlined safety standards for pre-trip and post-trip inspections for commercially operated [...]

By |2024-03-01T21:53:15+00:00July 22, 2021|ReStores, Safety Managers|0 Comments

Hurricane Preparedness

For affiliates in the United States, hurricane season is upon us, with the Pacific hurricane season starting May 15 and the Atlantic season beginning June 1. The risk of Atlantic and Pacific hurricanes will last until November 30. Every hurricane season brings the potential for widespread damage, so it's important to be prepared. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there were over 50 [...]

By |2024-03-01T21:54:37+00:00June 2, 2021|ReStores, Safety Managers|0 Comments

Tornado Safety and Preparation

Tornadoes are one of nature’s most violent storms and can cause death, injury and destruction within seconds. Protecting your staff, volunteers and shoppers is an important responsibility. But it takes planning and practice to react quickly and make the right decisions when there is severe weather.   Tornado Safety Each year, there are an average of 800 tornadoes in the U.S., and wind speeds can [...]

By |2024-03-01T21:56:40+00:00April 22, 2021|ReStores, Safety Managers, Volunteers|0 Comments
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