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
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As part of its commitment to enhancing public safety, NFPA makes its codes and standards available online to the public for free. Online access to NFPA’s consensus documents conveniently places important safety information on the desktops of traditional users as … Continue reading
“…guide to the important checkpoints in an aquatics facility, whether indoors or outdoors, to help ensure safety. ” Read the full articles at Part 1. https://www.campbusiness.com/articles/2005/02/14/aquatic-safety-review-part-1 Part 2. https://www.campbusiness.com/articles/2005/03/17/aquatic-safety-review-part-2 Richard LaRue. “Aquatic Safety Review!” Camp Business. April/May 2019. … 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
“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
Here’s an idea about using ‘glowing’ paint to help people see things at night. That might be uneven concrete sidewalk or egress. “Photoluminescent (PL) technology saves lives by lighting a glowing path for a critical duration of time to evacuate … 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
“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
Here’s a good quote that applies not only to Westminster but also outdoor properties. “All old buildings run through life cycles in their components so it’s not surprise that the palace is coming to a point of what you call … Continue reading
It’s a New Year…Now might be a good time to review… People who are in the maintenance and construction-related professions often have a higher risk of workplace injuries. Thus is it important to address and continually monitor issues and concerns. … Continue reading
Hopefully your camp or center’s electrical work is done by qualified, knowledgeable individuals (and none of their work could show up in the EC&M code violation photos). National Electrical Code: What’s Wrong Here? The Best of the Worst: 2017’s Most … 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
This product recall involves two styles of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers: Plastic handle fire extinguishers Plastic push-button fire extinguishers This Recall does not include Kidde Professional or Badger branded fire extinguishers. Units with metal handles/valve assemblies are not included in … Continue reading
BIFM just updated their Good Practice Guide to Winter Maintenance and one nice tip is: “Ensure a log is kept of which tasks have been carried out, by whom and when, in order to defend any claims.” from Good Practice … Continue reading