Hotels offer their guests many amenities, but perhaps no amenity has more influence on where guests stay than a swimming pool. Whether your hotel pool is indoors or outdoors, it acts as the magnet that draws your guests together. It can also be a source of safety issues. Hotel pools present several potential safety concerns… Read more »
Does your job involve using a ladder? Do you know what to do to prevent falling when climbing a ladder? According to the latest data compiled by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) in 2017, falls from stools and ladders caused more than 270,000 emergency room visits, as well as nearly 42,000 hospitalizations and/or deaths…. Read more »
Autonomous vehicles are considered the future. From Uber to Apple to Amazon, investment in self-driving cars and trucks continues to ramp up. But there’s a long way to go before these reach critical mass as training artificial intelligence is laborious. When it comes to humans as drivers, it is easy for our brains to identify… Read more »
Even if you’ve never experienced the joys of getting a “stomach bug,” chances are you’ve known somebody who has. With one in six Americans experiencing some kind of foodborne illness every year—resulting in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths annually—‘food poisoning’ is one of the most common causes of illness. In honor of Food… Read more »
The craft beer brewing industry is constantly expanding and OSHA has been diligent on making sure breweries are following the applicable standards and regulations. Below is a list of the six most common OSHA violations in the beer brewing industry. Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Equipment found in breweries must be serviced and cleaned regularly and… Read more »
Workplace injuries are very serious matters.. Serious workplace injuries can result in additional OSHA inspections and the possibility of fines. However, did you know that they could also bring criminal charges? That is what is happening right now for one Maine-based contractor who is being charged with workplace manslaughter. In this case, the workplace accident… Read more »
If you’re running a business in the construction industry, you’re already well aware of the potential for theft at construction sites. Your equipment is visible—and vulnerable to tampering, costly damage, or worse, especially if the site is unsecured for hours at a time. If your equipment is in the rental market, it too faces potential… Read more »
Your retail loss prevention strategy has many moving parts. It really has to, considering the number of employees and customers traversing your brick-and-mortar store location on a daily basis. And while most inventory losses are preventable, all of them can negatively impact your business’s morale and profitability. That’s why it’s essential to stay on top… Read more »
As a logistics company or an organization that ships freight, transportation insurance is most definitely on your radar. You’re well aware of the risks inherent in the business of shipping, on any vehicle or vessel, and you understand the value of protecting your cargo in the case of loss, damage, or theft. While the ins… Read more »
The news is full of articles about Fleet Safety Technology, and firms offering these services are regularly promoting their products. In regard to fleet management, Fleet Safety Technology combines location and imaging technology with software designed to help businesses manage and protect their fleet of vehicles. (If you want to learn more about Fleet Safety… Read more »
