One rather large aquatic bird that has figured out the correct way of walking on ice is the penguin!  Here are a few tips to minimize your risk of a fall: Keep your weight forward and on your front foot. Keep your arms out by your side to help you balance Walk flat footed and take short shuffling steps Wear footwear that provides traction Step down, not out from curbs Keep your knees slightly bent Walk on snow or grass if possible The next time you are walking on ice, just remember these tips and walk [...]

While many of the fires Jim has helped fight start in typical ways, such as with wiring problems, smoking or careless actions, there are some fire starters that may seem unexpected. EMC Loss Control Insights Expect the Unexpected: 6 Surprising Ways Your Business Could Go up in Flames EMC Senior Risk Improvement Representative Jim Yuill leads a double life. When he’s not working with EMC-insured companies to help keep businesses and employees safe, he’s a fire fighter. In the past 25 years, he has seen a lot of shattered dreams, ruined businesses [...]