It’s a Spooky Time of Year – A Little Ice, A Big Hazard
Winter brings many hazards that you need to prepare for. Slips and falls are our most common injuries. Snow and ice removal keep walkways and parking lots safe. Remove snow quickly after snowfalls, and salt regularly to keep ice from building up. Make sure eaves are properly installed, and check that downspouts […]
10 Items You Should Have in Your Car This Winter
Having the following items in your vehicle emergency kit will help keep you safe, warm, and on the road this winter. Jumper Cables – This item you should have in your car no matter the season. If you need to jump a battery remember to connect positive cables first, […]
You’ve Got The Right Stuff
Here’s a throwback to when I was 8 and every time I see “Right Stuff” this is the song that pops into mind. You’ve got to have the right stuff for ice and snow season and that means finding practical ways to wear protective footwear. It can […]
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 […]
Are You Boosting Employee Morale?
The COVID-19 Pandemic has and is disrupting everyday life for many. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself when helping your colleagues to feel less anxious. Do you check in often? – Be intentional about checking on your teammates. Set time on your calendar specifically for this. […]
Frazzled, Heaviness, Exhaustion – WFHB?
Work from home burnout (WFHB) is a term coined by Nuffield Health. Many managers continue to worry about the productivity of their remote workforce. However, it’s overperformance is what is killing the output of work-from-home teams. According Martechcube a leading source of marketing technology advice and information, trusted for […]