The Public Adjusters: Fire Hazard Up During Winter
Posted:
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
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Insurance Training
As the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other public-safety agencies issue their extreme-cold-weather warnings, others are doing their bit too to make the coming winter months healthy and safe for everyone.
The Public Adjusters, a public insurance adjuster firm based in Tampa, Florida, drawing on its field experience, advocates fire-safety awareness during winter months, reminding homeowners to know how to avoid common fire hazards during the cold season. Insurance adjusters often have a property and casualty insurance license to be able to investigate and assess insurance claims.
The Public Adjusters, culling from its data, reveals that fire danger inversely paces ambient temperature: fire hazards rise as the temperature falls. It says that this is due in large part to the use of space heaters, an inexpensive heating option for many. Kenneth Browne, COO of the insurance company’s operations, advises homeowners to “Check the device for frayed wires before use, never overload a plug socket or use an extension cord for power and most importantly, never use the portable heating device overnight or unattended.”
The Public Adjusters says that it often sees a substantial uptick in residential and commercial fire claims during the cold months.
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