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Thursday, February 20, 2014

This issue will be with us for awhile - frozen water lines

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Loss Control, Research and Claims staff at the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust continue to receive phone calls and emails about t...
Tuesday, February 18, 2014

What cities may say to residents who have frozen water lines. By LMCIT Loss Control

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The continuing subzero cold weather has caused an unprecedented number of water line freeze-ups in some northern states of the country and...
Sunday, February 16, 2014

Water Line Freeze Ups - Guidance to Residents

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The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) is getting numerous calls from member cities regarding the large number of residenti...
Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Step Lively - Winter Ladder Safety

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I Know, I know, you've heard this a hundred times before. “Falls from portable ladders are one of the leading causes of occupational fa...
Monday, January 27, 2014

Conducting a Footwear Hazard Assessment

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Did you know that under the OSHA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard, employers are required to perform a “hazard assessment” of t...
Monday, January 13, 2014

Dealing with Frozen Water Lines? Do not use electric current to thaw the lines!

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The downside of low snowfall amounts is the threat of deeper frost and potential for frozen water lines. Thawing these frozen water lines wi...
Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Changing Plow Wear Blades/Cutting Edge

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City of Staples pallet jack/jig The plowing season has just begun.  The community counts on city staff to make roads safe and passable ...