Run, Hide, Fight: Active-Shooter Training That Can Save Your Life

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Introduction In the grand tapestry of life, we stumble upon chapters we’d rather leave unopened. A chilling testament to this fact lies in the concept of active-shooter situations, a grim phenomenon of our time. These incidents, though statistically rare, carry a weight that sends ripples across our collective consciousness. Schools, office buildings, religious institutions, even … Read more

Navigating California’s Sexual Harassment Training Laws and Regulations

Navigating Californias Sexual Harassment Training Laws and Regulations

Introduction Well, folks, welcome to the wild world of California labor laws, where the sun is always shining and the legislation is always evolving. Today we’re stepping into the ring with a heavyweight contender, the state’s sexual harassment training laws. As an employer in this sunny state, you’ve got an important duty on your plate: … Read more

OSHA: Mill’s Willful Safety Violations Claim Life in Fatal Electrocution

OSHA Mill's Willful Safety Violations Claim Life in Fatal Electrocution

Fatal Electrocution at Alabama Paper Mill: A Tale of Willful Safety Violations and a Life Lost Hello, folks. Today, I’d like to share a sobering tale with you – a story of a workplace where safety took a back seat and a life was tragically lost. In Maplesville, Alabama, a 36-year-old worker at South Coast … Read more

Workplace Safety and OSHA Compliance Guide for Roofing Workers

Workplace Safety and OSHA Compliance Guide for Roofing Workers

Purpose of this Guide Here’s the skinny on what we’re looking at in this guide. We’ve got a serious problem in the construction business, folks. Between 2003 and 2013, more than 3,500 good people have been lost to falls. That’s the top reason folks in our line of work meet an untimely end. And out … Read more

Ensuring Safety in Construction Confined Spaces: Tips for Small Entities

Ensuring Safety in Construction Confined Spaces Tips for Small Entities

Introduction Let’s roll up our sleeves and get down to business. This little article of tips for small businesses that we’ve got here, it’s not just a bunch of fancy words. It’s a tool, a trusty sidekick for small businesses to navigate the labyrinth that is the Confined Spaces standard. Now, I know what you’re … Read more

Tips for OSHA’s Standard for Confined Spaces in Residential Construction

Tips for OSHA's Standard for Confined Spaces in Residential Construction

Our workspaces come in all shapes and sizes. Some are vast open plains, while others are as cramped as the backseat of a ’67 Volkswagen. These cramped spaces we often find ourselves in, well, they’ve got their own fancy title: Confined Spaces. And when you’re playing in the world of residential construction, these spaces could … Read more

Confined Spaces in Construction: The Perils of Sewer Systems

Confined Spaces in Construction The Perils of Sewer Systems

Today we’re going to talk about Confined Spaces in Construction, particularly focusing on Sewer Systems. In this labyrinth of underground tunnels and infrastructure, risks are around every corner, every manhole. These spaces can become lethal in the blink of an eye if the dangers lurking within aren’t identified, evaluated, tested, and neutralized in a timely … Read more