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 Sentry Guides to Reducing Risk: Industrial equipment dealers face unique safety challenges and exposures. Sentry Insurance's "Safety Solutions" can help you develop or enhance your safety program and establish basic safety policies.Product and Service Safety The quality and safety of products and services are the most critical connection between your dealership’s livelihood and customer satisfaction. (Download PDF) Emergency Preparedness and Response Emergency situations can impact the operations of industrial equipment dealerships at any time. (Download PDF) Keeping Dealership Conditions Safe Today’s industrial equipment sales and services operations are often integrated into a single building layout, incorporating the esthetic appeal of the sales showroom and the functional needs of the service shop. (Download PDF) Protecting Equipment Assets The security and protection of equipment inventory is a major loss control concern for industrial equipment dealers. Sentry’s recommended procedures for asset protection focus on location of equipment, monitoring premises, perimeter security, situational procedures and key and internal controls. (Download PDF) Reducing Rental and Leasing Losses Renting and leasing machinery is often a significant part of an industrial equipment dealer’s business. (Download PDF) Controlling Employee Vehicle Use These common scenarios show how company- and employee-owned vehicles are typically used in industrial equipment dealerships. (Download PDF) Employee Safety in Your Dealership Few business expenses have skyrocketed like the cost of health care. That’s why it’s important to manage the safety and health of your employees. (Download PDF) Avoiding Unlawful Employment Practices in Your Dealership Industrial equipment dealers recognize the importance of recruiting and retaining quality employees to ensure the success and longevity of their businesses. While the immediate goal is hiring quality employees, there are a number of risks in the employment process, including discrimination and sexual harassment. (Download PDF) Reducing Employee Dishonesty Employee dishonesty is a serious risk for industrial equipment dealers. To minimize this risk, Sentry’s recommended procedures focus on cash and check handling, employee theft prevention, company records, communication, auditing and security. (Download PDF) Business Continuity Planning Today’s industrial equipment dealerships are extremely capital intensive in terms of equipment, machinery, building, raw product and materials. Protecting assets and staff should be a priority. (Download PDF) Hazardous Materials Safety While most hazardous chemicals in industrial equipment dealerships are primarily associated with service, body repair or painting operations, a thorough inventory of all materials used throughout your dealership should be conducted. (Download PDF) |