Tornado safety: 4 essential planning tips

From stashing a safety kit to creating a business continuity plan, here’s how garden centers can prepare for when dangerous weather strikes.

Prevent fires at your garden center

Garden center managers need to be proactive, thoughtful and communicative when it comes to fire prevention.

Train the trainer

Here’s how supervisors can instill a safe work environment and best report insurance claims and accidents.

The main types of insurance for garden centers with greenhouse operations

John Hodapp, director of agency operations at Hortica, explains the insurance options that are available.

Building for wind and snow

When adding a new structure, be sure to understand how local weather can affect building plans.

Knowing the process

In the event of an employee injury, it's important to know the details of your workers' compensation coverage.

Q&A: Workers' compensation and your business

Bill Brandl, director of workers' compensation claims with Sentry Insurance, explains important factors of workers' compensation policies.

Promoting safety

Implement these core tactics when establishing a safety program.