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Recovering a commercial business in the aftermath of a hurricane can be challenging. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), more than 40% of businesses don’t reopen after a disaster. The following tips can your organization increase the likelihood that your business will survive or recover from a severe storm: Conduct a site assessment […]
Computers, satellites, and GPSs have been life-altering technologies developed throughout the past 60 years. Combining the power of these three advancements creates telematics, which can improve your fleet safety management process while saving you money.
With many businesses closing or switching to remote work due to current events, many buildings and storage yards are unattended. Aside from installing or reactivating central station monitored alarm systems, here are ways you can keep your business safe from theft.
Did you know, your business—whether based in an office or at a construction site—must comply with certain federal requirements for first aid and emergency medical treatment? What many people don’t realize is that having a first aid kit and calling 9-1-1 are not enough. You will likely need an Emergency Response Team for your company. […]
Two teams have worked hard every day to face-off as the best-in class for one Sunday to become Champions. Are they there by luck? Did they just stumble into the game? No way, because you can’t stumble into winning the Big Game. The same goes for creating a best-in-class workplace safety culture.
With more than 30 years in the safety field, I’ve noticed that when working with professionals in the mobility industry, they often forget that their own personal safety should be just as important as that of their clients’. Driver rehabilitation specialists can become overly focused on serving the needs of their clients, which is commendable, […]
In our last blog we discussed how a properly operating fire sprinkler system is an effective fire safety tool. But what if your fire sprinkler system does not work for two reasons–either because it was recently activated by a fire or accidentally, or because it is currently shut down due to maintenance? If you don’t […]
A fire sprinkler is an effective fire safety tool. However, it can be unintentionally discharged when it is accidentally set off by friendly fire or a fire sprinkler head is struck or sheared off by a person or equipment.
The recent riots and looting across the U.S. raised questions among my clients wondering about their personal safety as well as protection for their companies. The vandalism, theft and curfew caused significant losses to both individuals and businesses. Unfortunately, civil disorder is becoming more common, it seems. We have witnessed many similar events over the […]
