We’ve Only Just Begun
Just as Karen Carpenter sings “We’ve only just begun…” The snow has begun to fall. Marquette hit a new record. The Oct. 25 daily snowfall total, which was previously set with 3.1 inches of snow back in 1976. Marquette blew past that in a big way on Sunday, recording […]
MIOSHA Issues FAQ Clarifying Parts of Emergency Guidance
Moments ago, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) released an FAQ clarifying some of the top questions from employers in relation to their recent emergency guidance. The link to the FAQ’s can be found below which addresses various issues including important clarifications about work from home policies and “work […]
Know The Difference – Watch vs Warning
A severe thunderstorm by definition is a thunderstorm that produces one inch hail or larger in diameter and/or winds equal or exceeds 58 miles an hour. The size of the watch can vary depending on the weather situation. If there is a storm watch that means conditions are favorable […]
National Fire Prevention Week
Do you remember the last fire drill you did in your childhood school days? I remember sitting on very hot tennis court cement thinking I was baking. As a child, I didn’t understand the importance. Now I know that in a crisis everything can quickly become chaos. Having a […]
You are Essential – This Season a Flu Vaccine is Important!
A flu vaccine this season can help reduce the burden on our healthcare systems. Protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu. September and October are good times to get a flu vaccine. This study shows that Flu vaccination has been shown in several studies to reduce the […]
Opioid Misuse Prevention Day & International Overdose Awareness Day
August 30th is Opioid Misuse Prevention Day and August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Over the last several weeks we have gone over many statistics about addiction and opioid misuse. Addiction is a far-reaching disorder that affects more than just the one person misusing the drug. From family […]
Do You Know The Most Common Addictions?
No one expects to develop an addiction when they begin experimenting. However, continued experimentation can lead to addiction, often without the person realizing they have become addicted until they try to stop. There are 11 criteria for addiction as outlined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). […]
Addiction and The Workplace
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. This month in #workcompwednesday we will post some sobering statistics regarding addiction in the workplace. Addiction is a mental disorder that compels someone to repeatedly use substances or engage in behaviors even though they have harmful consequences. Addictions destroy marriages, friendships, and […]
Do You Walk & Talk?
6 billion text messages sent every day in the US, has increased the number of serious and fatal injuries because of one factor—distraction. Take time for these simple precautions and consider the following questions while using your phone or other hand-held device: Step aside and stop to talk or […]
Is it a Watch or a Warning?
Make sure you know the difference between a watch and a warning. If there is a watch that means conditions are favorable for a storm in your area, be prepared. If there is a warning that means, there is a storm happening in your area, be indoors and away […]