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If you have not heard of Scurich Insurance, there are many services they provide. Some of the services are, Agriculture, Risk Management, Business Insurance, Safety Services, and Workers Compensation. That is just a short list of what Scurich Insurance can offer you!
Scurich Insurance Services has been serving the Monterey Bay Area since 1924. Our mission is to partner with our customers and provide them superior service and value. We are a member of United Valley Insurance Services, Inc., a cluster of over 70 California Independent Insurance agencies, which produced over $530,000,000 of annual premium last year.
At Scurich Insurance Services we understand your business and our community. Our customers look to us for comprehensive solutions. We have established relationships with more than 40 of the nation’s leading insurance providers, which allows us to deliver multiple, competitively-priced options and a team of experts to guide you through the process.
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Prevention on the outside
Be sure to carry out certain fire protection measures before a fire starts:
- Create “Defensible Space” – Remove flammable vegetation from around your home or structures and replace with fire-resistant plants. This safety zone for firefighters should be at least 100 feet. Also, clear away dead leaves and debris from your roof and gutters.
- Mark road signs and buildings clearly – Fire-fighting personnel must be able to immediately locate and safely travel to your home or business in order to protect it.
- Establish an emergency water supply – Keep a minimum of 2,500 gallons of water (roughly the size of an above-ground pool, 10 feet in diameter) available to firefighters.
- Make your home and buildings fire safe – Modify your structures to resist fire damage. Siding materials such as brick and stucco resist fire much better than wood. Also, build or re-roof with fire resistive or noncombustible materials (Class A offer the best protection).
Prevention on the inside
Fires are caused by a combination of fuel, air and heat. Therefore, removing one of the three elements is key in preventing devastating fires. Beware of fire ignition sources such as:
- Electrical – Many fires result from defects in, or misuse of, the electrical system. Wiring may fail due to faulty installation, overloading, physical damage, aging or deterioration. Inspect all exposed wiring regularly. Make sure heating units are working properly.
- Farm machinery – Equipment fires may be the result of defective fuel or ignition systems, smoking, overheated engines, sparks from exhaust or grinding equipment, or improper refueling. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Repair leaks in fuel lines, pumps and filters. Use and store fuels properly. Keep them in well-ventilated areas.
Scurich Insurance can help protect your farm with Business Insurance as well as keep you informed with Safety Services.
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Jobs that take employees outside definitely have their appeal, especially to the office-based cubicle crowd. But people whose line of work requires them to be outdoors in the hot summer months — from construction and agriculture workers to parks employees — face unique health hazards.
Clothing and Sunscreen
Employees who are working outside in the heat should wear light, loose-fitting clothing. But to avoid harmful UV rays, stick to long pants (no shorts) and long-sleeved shirts, and apply plenty of sunscreen.
Breaks for Water and Shade
If you’re working in the heat, your employer should provide you with plenty of water, and breaks to drink it. Drink small amounts frequently, rather than a lot of water all at once. If your work is particularly strenuous and takes place in direct sunlight, you should also be given regular work breaks in a “shade tent” or other rest area.
Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion: What to Watch Out For.
The combination of high temperature, high humidity, and physical exertion that comes with some outdoor jobs raises the risk that workers will suffer heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Some warning signs are headaches, lightheadedness, confusion, irrational behavior, loss of consciousness, abnormally high body temperature and hot, dry skin.
Lyme Disease, Poison Ivy, and West Nile Virus
Working in the great outdoors — especially in the summer months — can mean exposure to some of Mother Nature’s less pleasurable offerings, including ticks that can carry Lyme Disease and other bacteria, mosquitoes that can transmit West Nile Virus, and poisonous plants that can cause skin problems.
Scurich Insurance can help advise your business regarding Safety Services.
Please visit us at http://www.scurichinsurance.com
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The Watsonville Certified Farmer’s Market has a wide array of participating farmers during the spring and summer season. Each farm stand has a unique medley of fruits and vegetables. There is something for everyone here, from organic lovers to seekers of the exotic.
This week at the market you can find peas, peanuts and green onions at the Agular Farms stand. Keep a lookout for asparagus and broccoli as well. Universal Organics is another great spot to find asparagus. Universal has beautiful array of veggies; colorful carrots, bright broccoli, brussel sprouts and cabbage, just to name a few. And all organic to boot!
Stop in at the Shletewitz Farms stand for lovely citrus fruits; oranges, tangelos, sweet grapefruit, lemons, limes and more. Shletewitz hands out mouthwatering sample wedges to temp shoppers. One juicy bite and you’ll be sold!
Shoppers will be in for a treat this week at the KT Farms stand. This booth has a wonderful selection of exotic produce; Asian cucumbers, Chinese broccoli, baby bok choy, Thai basil and Chinese spinach. KT’s more unusual offerings are sugar cane, tarrow root and celery root. Visit this stand to add some adventure to your menu.
At the Aula Farms stand, check out the aromatic array of herbs: cilantro, basil, dill and thyme. Aula’s aromatic offerings extend to onions and garlic as well. Cucumbers, green beans, and celery round out this stand’s offerings.
Shopping at the farmer’s market is a wonderful way to connect with your community, support local farmers and eat seasonally. The Watsonville Certified Farmer’s Market is held 3-7 pm every Friday on the corner of Peck and Main streets. The market is open rain or shine.
Credit: Christine Marez
Scurich Insurance helps farmers get covered with many types of Commercial Insurance.
Scurich Insurance Services
320 East Lake Avenue, PO Box 1170
Watsonville, CA 95077-1170
Office: 1-831-722-3541
Toll Free: 1-800-320-3666
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Scurich Insurances can provide commercial packages, farm bureau discounts, farm packages, workers compensation, professional liability, umbrella, group benefits group life & health personal auto , home, life, health and much more. We can also help you plan wisely and guide you in the evaluation of risk management, We serve Watsonville, California and surrounding areas. We represent over 50 Insurance carriers to better protect your business. Find out more at www.scurichinsurance.com
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Here are some great tips to keep you safe on your tractor.
- Don’t leave the driver’s seat or cab until you have turned off the engine and made sure the tractor has come to a complete stop. Then take the key with you.
- Always be on the lookout for nearby workers on the ground.
- Don’t carry passengers or extra riders.
- Don’t operate too close to ditches or creeks.
- Slow down when operating in fields that contain holes or other hazards resulting in uneven terrain.
- Make sure tractors are equipped with ROPS and that seat belts are worn when the ROPS is in the upright and locked position.
- Only hitch to the drawbar or to other hitch points specified by the manufacturer.
- Make sure all loads are secure, balanced, and not too heavy for your tractor to handle.
- Check your lighting, brakes, and the condition of your slow-moving vehicle emblem (SMV) before operating on a roadway.
Scurich Insurance can get you covered with Workers Compensation in the event of tractor accident or injury. Please visit us at http://www.scurichinsurance.com
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