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217-04 Northern Blvd
Bayside, NY 11361
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Minimum Recommended Coverage
Business Personal Property
Business Income
Employee Dishonesty
Money and Securities
Accounts Receivable
Computers
Valuable Papers and Records
General Liability
Employee Benefits
Umbrella
Hired and Non-ownership Auto
Workers' Compensation
Other Coverages to Consider
Building
Earthquake
Flood
Leasehold Interest
Real Property Legal Liability
Computer Fraud, Forgery
Goods in Transit
Signs
Cyber Liability
Employment-related Practices
Business Automobile Liability & Physical Damage
Stop Gap Liability
Exposure Risks
- PROPERTY EXPOSURES are low if ignition sources are limited to electrical wiring, heating and cooling equipment. Should a fire occur, substantial fire and water damage may result due to the sterile condition required of the supplies. In addition, the large amount of plastic items will add to the fire load. If oxygen is kept on premises, tanks can explode. Proper storage and handling techniques must be observed. As medical equipment may be high in value, appropriate security measures must be taken, including physical barriers to prevent entrance after hours and an alarm system that reports directly to a central station or the police department.
- CRIME EXPOSURES are from employee dishonesty and theft of money and securities either from holdup or safe burglary. Background checks should be conducted on all employees handling money. There must be separation of duties between persons handling deposits and disbursements and handling bank statements. Receipting, inventory monitoring, and regular auditing are important. Money should be regularly collected from cash drawers and moved away from the collection area, preferably to a safe on premises. Bank drops should be made regularly to prevent a buildup of cash on the premises.
- INLAND MARINE EXPOSURES are from accounts receivable if the store offers credit, computers to transact sales and monitor inventory, and valuable papers and records due to customers’ vendors’ records. Backup copies of all records, including computer records, should be made and stored off premises. If items are delivered to customers, goods in transit coverage will be needed.
- PREMISES LIABILITY EXPOSURE comes from slips and falls due to public access to the premises. Aisles must be adequate and free of debris with flooring in good condition with no frayed or worn spots on carpet and no cracks or holes in flooring. Steps and uneven floor surfaces should be prominently marked. Sufficient exits must be provided and be well marked with backup lighting systems in case of power failure. All goods should be kept on easily reached shelves so that customers do not pull down items on themselves. Extra care must be taken to provide adequate aisle space and waiting areas as some customers may be sick or have impaired mobility. The rental of medical equipment can result in additional injuries to customers who already have health problems. Equipment must be inspected and maintained after each use.
- Parking lots and sidewalks need to be in good repair with snow and ice removed, and generally level and free of exposure to slips and falls. If the business is open after dark, there should be adequate lighting and appropriate security for the area.
- PERSONAL INJURY EXPOSURE can arise from invasion of customers’ privacy should confidential medical information be released to unauthorized sources. It also is from apprehending and detaining suspected shoplifters. Employees must be trained to deal with such delicate situations properly.
- PRODUCTS LIABILITY EXPOSURE is normally low if no rental or sterilization operations are involved. If either is done, exposure increases significantly as customers may be injured by improperly sterilized or maintained equipment.
- AUTOMOBILE EXPOSURE may be limited to hired non-ownership liability due to employees running errands. If delivery services are provided, all employees driving vehicles must have valid licenses and acceptable MVRs. Vehicles must be regularly maintained with records kept. The transportation of oxygen tanks requires special loading and unloading. Tanks must be property secured during transport.
- WORKERS COMPENSATION EXPOSURES are from lifting which can cause back injury, hernia, sprains and strains, and from slips and falls. Employees should be provided with safety equipment, trained on proper handling techniques, and have conveying devices available to assist with heavy lifting. Shelves should be easily accessible for storage. Stepladders should be available. Housekeeping in storage areas is vital to prevent trips and falls. In any retail business, hold-ups are possible. Employees should be trained to respond in a prescribed manner. With repair and rental reconditioning there may be exposure to machinery and welding which can result in cuts and bruises. Delivery of oxygen tanks and other equipment can result in injuries from overturn and collision. Sterilization operations can result in employees being exposed to contaminants.
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217-04 Northern Blvd.
Bayside, NY 11361
718-461-8300
info@solomonus.com