Every year, new rules and regulations are put into place by government agencies. It can be stressful, but it is extremely important that employers stay informed on these changes to avoid expensive penalties. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is one major government agency that has made several revisions and changes for 2019. John …
The Safe Zone: Beating the Heat | Getting the Job Done Without Overheating
It’s that time of year again. Summer is upon us and with it, intense heat. We welcome this season with open arms, as it’s our busiest time of year. But safety is also important to us, and with this heat come several possible illnesses, such as heat stress, heat stroke, dehydration, sunburn, sun poisoning, and …
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The Safe Zone: Distracted Driving | 10 Tips for Driving Safely in Road Construction Zones
Summer road construction is on its way, and truck drivers and motorists alike need to be prepared. Whether you’ve been driving for decades or got your driver’s license last week, the tips below are important reminders to make sure you and road construction workers get home safely. 1. Expect the unexpected in road construction zones. Normal …
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The Safe Zone: Distracted Driving | The Great Multitasking Lie
This month’s safety topic is Distracted Driving, and it’s quite appropriate, as April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In preparation for April, we’ll be discussing driving safety here at George Nice & Sons, and we welcome you to participate! Today we are going to talk in general about distracted driving, and some misconceptions about multitasking …
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The Safe Zone: Weather Related Falls
Welcome to The Safe Zone, a new weekly series for safety topics discussed within George Nice & Sons! Each week, you will find safety tips following a specific topic chosen for the month. February’s topic – ironically, with all this warm weather we’ve been having – is Winter Preparedness. This week we discussed weather related falls. …