For facilities folks, a couple of good ideas for time capsules. Also, from a facilities perspective, what would you put in the time capsule? “Mark the time capsule site with a post and metal plate that tells what it is … Continue reading
Category Archives: Management (overall)
Several free pdf resources available. Top management can demonstrate its commitment in many different ways, including: Developing and communicating a safety and health policy statement. Providing the resources needed to implement and operate the program. Factoring safety and health into … Continue reading
Need a software solution for your asset management and planning? Lodgepole solves the following problems: What are the major maintenance projects that needs to be done? How can I save money? How much money will the camp/center need in 2021? … Continue reading
“Step 1: Change how you think about your day. Think of your day as having 96 blocks of energy, with each block being a 15-minute chunk of time (four blocks per hour × 24 hours = 96). A week has … Continue reading
“The Donnell Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern California, began on August 1, 2018, and was much smaller than other fires that burned throughout California in the state’s deadliest fire season on record…” … Continue reading
Where are your critical maintenance records stored? In one person’s head? A few scribbled notes stuffed in a drawer? An outdated Excel sheet that no one understands? There’s a better way, so you can financially plan, based on your unique … Continue reading
“A decade ago, the United States market voluntarily abandoned the long-standing wood preservative and treatment method where an arsenic and copper compound was forced into the fibers of the lumber. When the fluid was removed, this preservative was left behind … Continue reading
Is your definition of safety too narrow? How do you enhance safety? Below are some ideas of what you can discuss with your team, administration, committee, board, etc.: After reading the article “Hitting the Nail on the Head: Prioritizing Safety … Continue reading
“Running a camp is challenging. Running a camp in the United States, where violent events occupy the 24-hour news cycle, is even more difficult. There are so many risks and expectations to manage. The emotional, physical, and financial impacts of … Continue reading
The toilet clogs, the mice “overwintered”, the kitchen refrigerator isn’t cooling properly. The list never stops. What is the attitude your staff has towards these occurrences? “There’s always something…” “things are always breaking…” “can’t get ahead” “it’s just normal” But … Continue reading
“Most people recognize that generators come in different “sizes” and understand that bigger “things” require bigger generators. After that, though, eyes glaze when the discussion turns into techno-babble about kilowatts, horsepower, amps, and loads. Unlike many inconsequential topics, however, these … Continue reading
There’s nothing like a new tool. The feel in your hand. High performance. But over time, how do you keep your tools in tip-top shape? Below are some ideas of what you can discuss with your team, administration, committee, … Continue reading
Whether you’re chatting with a guest on your property, a visitor, or a colleague, here are some ideas to get the conversation started “I remember early in my career, one of my biggest fears walking into a networking event to … Continue reading
“Someone said each journey begins with a first step. In risk management the first step is identifying the risks or hazards that might damage property or result in injury to people. Some risks may be obvious. For example, commercial cooking … Continue reading
“Fix Things” “Supervise” “Organize volunteers” “Plan” “Clean” But how does your answer directly tie into your mission? How does your answer tie into the team that you work with? For another perspective read the article below and discuss the question … Continue reading