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Building Safety

Addresses structural risks and safety measures for the interior and exterior of buildings

Exterior Building Risks

Roof Maintenance

Interior Building Risks

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Cutting or Altering a Roof Truss

Emergency Lighting

Smoke Detectors Maintenance

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Environment & Weather

Covers environmental and weather-related risks

Environmental Concerns

Abandoned Fuel Oil Tanks

Buried Oil Tanks

Fuel Storage - Impact Protection

Used Oil Storage

Weather-Related Risks

Snow Blocking Appliance Vents

Snow Load on Roofs

Tornadoes and High Winds

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Fire Prevention & Mitigation

Includes safety measures to prevent and respond to fires

Battery Safety

Lead-Acid Battery Safety

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Farm & Outdoor Fire Hazards

Backyard Fire Pits and Outdoor Heaters

Fires Started by Hot Work

Heat Lamps in Barns

Polyurethane Foam Insulation

Pre-Incident Planning

Vacuum Pump Exhausts

Residential Fire Hazards

Chimney Fires

Ensure Your Smoke Detectors Work

Kitchen Grease Fires

Residential Clothes Dryer Fire

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Home Systems & Utilities

Focuses on risks related to plumbing, electrical, and heating systems

Electrical Safety

Abandoned Wiring

Aluminum Wiring Dangers

Back Feeding Electricity with Generators

Double Tapping Electrical Circuits

Electrical Cover Plates and Fillers

Electrical Repairs

Electrical Surges

Electrical Wiring and Equipment Issues

Extension Cords

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

Knob & Tube Wiring

Outdoor Electrical Receptacles

Tree Limbs & Branches Near Electrical Wires

Ungrounded Electrical Circuits

Heating & Ventilation Systems

Secondary Heating Systems & Air Source Heat Pumps

Heat Lamps

Keep Combustibles Away from Heating Appliances

Temporary Space Heaters

Unused Heating Appliances

Plumbing & Drainage

Kitec Piping

Poly-B Piping

Sump Pump Failure

Water Damage Caused by Improper Drainage

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Recreational & Outdoor Safety

Covers risks associated with outdoor structures and driving on rural roads

Farm Equipment on Roads

Outdoor Hazards

Deck Railings

Outdoor Deck Safety

Outdoor Stairs

Trees Near Buildings

Playgrounds and Pools

Electrical Maintenance for Swimming Pools

Playground Equipment

Pool Fencing

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Security & Prevention

Focuses on preventing theft, pest control and storing pesticides

Pest Control

Pesticide Storage

Rodent Control

Theft Risks

Burglary

Fuel Theft