AEGIS Loss Control is pleased to publish various resources throughout the year, including Quick Tips and white papers. Geared toward Members who serve in operations and risk management roles, these resources highlight the importance of inspection, maintenance, infrastructure and employee and public safety.
Here's a look back at the topics we featured in 2025.
AEGIS Quick Tips
What Is Your EOH?
Understanding how equivalent operating hours (EOH) are used to determine maintenance intervals for equipment in line with evolving operational challenges is essential for those involved in the maintenance and operation of steam turbines to optimize equipment lifespan and performance.
In our latest Quick Tips, What Is Your EOH?, we explain the impact of evolving operating methods that deviate from the original equipment design, and the importance of incorporating applicable essential variables into steam turbine EOH calculations to refine maintenance intervals.
Click here to read the full copy.
Lessons Learned Video Series – Updates & Spotlight on 811 National Safe Digging Day
For years, our Member companies have relied on the AEGIS Lessons Learned Video Series to educate and train employees and stakeholders. We're pleased to announce that we have updated and modernized four of these Lessons Learned videos. Our updated format offers shorter, more focused content that is designed to engage today's learners and effectively reinforce key takeaways.
Click here to find out more.
Updated Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) White Paper
As Li-ion BESS installations surge, so do the risks. AEGIS continues to evolve our guidance on best practices for BESS facilities, based on insights gleaned from industry standards and real-world Lessons Learned. The latest revision of our Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) White Paper is now available, featuring updates on PML/MFL assessments, emergency response displays, site security, fire testing and more.
Click here to read about the updates and how to access this important safety resource.
Utility Wood Pole Inspection and Maintenance
The consequences of an electrical wood pole failure are significant. In addition to negatively impacting system reliability, pole failures can result in fatalities, serious injuries, property losses and utility-initiated wildfires. Aging electric utility infrastructure has made wood pole maintenance and inspection strategies a priority.
In our Utility Wood Pole Maintenance White Paper, AEGIS Loss Control draws on examples of significant claims that have resulted from pole failures to provide an overview of the elements of an effective pole inspection program, including the need for close coordination among various parties in joint pole agreements.
Click here to read more about wood pole inspection and maintenance and how to access this important safety resource.
Keeping Sprinkler Heads Indemnified
If your sprinkler heads are over 20 years old, it's time to inspect, test or replace them. All sprinkler heads have a defined lifespan that corresponds to an indemnification period — the window during which a manufacturer or supplier agrees to cover certain liabilities or risks incurred from the product, such as defective materials or safety recalls. In our latest Quick Tip, we outline the current NFPA guidance on approved lifespan and testing frequency of sprinkler heads to ensure they remain within the indemnification period.
Click here to learn more about developing a regular inspection and replacement protocol.
Updated Water Utility Resources
Reliable access to clean, potable water and water for community fire protection is often taken for granted. Ensuring we have access to water when and where we need it requires vigilance — rigorous inspection and maintenance protocols for treatment facilities and distribution systems are paramount.
AEGIS has recently updated three of its water utility white paper resources:
• Water Valve Inspection Maintenance Program
• Non-Revenue Water Audit Checklist
• Water Security Checklist
Click here to access these important safety resources or contact Laura Strowbridge by email or by phone at 201.289.0787 for more information on how AEGIS can help safeguard your facilities, water assets, employees and the communities you serve.
AEGIS Resources
Utility Wood Pole Inspection and Maintenance White Paper Available
As electrical utility infrastructure ages, posing increased risks, wood pole maintenance and inspection strategy has become a priority for electric utilities. In its latest white paper, Utility Wood Pole Maintenance, AEGIS Loss Control highlights examples of significant claims that have resulted from pole failures and provides an overview of the elements of a successful pole inspection program, including asset management strategy, inspection methods, reject criteria, and quality assurance practices. The white paper also discusses the impact of joint pole agreements on pole maintenance and the importance of effective coordination among various attachers to maintain system integrity, which must be considered.
For more information on effective wood pole maintenance and inspection, we encourage you to download the AEGIS Utility Wood Pole Maintenance White Paper.
Now Available: Equivalent Operating Hours White Paper
In addition to our Quick Tip: What Is Your EOH?, AEGIS has released a more detailed white paper on calculating EOH, Steam Turbine Equivalent Operating Hours (EOH) – Calculation and Maintenance Interval Considerations.
Lessons learned within the power generation industry have been a factor leading to significant advancements in equipment, system design and monitoring capabilities. Lifetime events can accelerate wear and component life consumption, which may change how maintenance is planned and performed. AEGIS Loss Control suggests incorporating applicable essential variables into steam turbine EOH calculations to refine maintenance intervals.
Download the Equivalent Operating Hours White Paper.
Updated Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) White Paper now available
As Li-ion BESS installations surge, so do the risks. AEGIS continues to evolve our guidance on best practices for BESS facilities based on insights gleaned from industry standards and real-world lessons learned. The latest revision of our Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) White Paper is now available, featuring updates on PML/MFL assessments, emergency response displays, site security, fire testing and more.
Download the Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) White Paper.
Revamping our Lessons Learned Video Series
We're in the process of updating and modernizing our Lessons Learned videos – a series AEGIS member companies have relied on for years to train employees and stakeholders. First up, Excavation Damage: The Unseen Danger. This short, engaging video highlights the critical importance of excavation safety, particularly in protecting natural gas infrastructure.
Click here to read about the details of this important safety video and see what's on deck next in our lessons learned video series update.
Updated AEGIS Water Utility Resources Available
Reliable access to clean, potable water and water for community fire protection is often taken for granted. Ensuring we have access to water when and where we need it requires vigilance – rigorous inspection and maintenance protocols for treatment facilities and distribution systems are paramount. AEGIS has recently updated four of its water utility resources: Water Valve Inspection Maintenance Program, Hydrant Inspection/Maintenance/Repair Program: An Overview, Non-Revenue Water Audit Checklist and Water Security Checklist.
Click here for access to these updated resources for more information on these important safety resources.
AEGIS Updates
AEGIS Board Approves Premium Credits for 2025-2026
We are delighted to announce that, based on strong 2024 results for your Mutual, the AEGIS Board of Directors has approved increases to our Excess Liability and Conventional Property credits, enhanced our Loyalty Credit and added two new Loss Control credits.
Click here for details on the 2025–2026 premium credit program.
About Quick Tips
We send Quick Tips to the managers and operational professionals on our e-mail list, but please feel free to forward this to others in your organization who you feel may benefit. We would be pleased to add their names to the distribution list. Just let us know at quicktips@aegislimited.com.
