For more than 17 years, I’ve been helping contractors learn and practice good habits. It has improved their lives, their employees’ lives and even the lives of the customers they serve.

One of the most common things I see when I begin my work with a new contracting client is the resistance to train employees. 

Bad attitudes are everywhere, or so it would appear. In most cases, it is based on nothing other than your opinion. 

The conversation typically goes like this: The owner tells me, “Al, I don’t know if I can get buy-in here for the operating manuals.”

Don’t make these seven sales mistakes.

This one goes back a bunch of years. The contractor was a good steam man, but he had run out of ideas with this job. It was a typical, five-story, New York City tenement building. Its one-pipe steam system had served generations of tenants for more than 100 years.

Nondairy milk may have begun as a lactose-free alternative for vegans or nondairy eaters, but the rise in popularity can be attributed to much more than being a must-have swap. The options are endless: almond milk, soy milk, hemp milk, rice milk, and more.

Cannabidiol (CBD) has been recently covered in the media, and you may have even seen it as an add-in booster to your post-workout smoothie or morning coffee. What exactly is CBD? Why is it suddenly so popular?

This is a voluntary consensus standard. It uses recognized management system principles in order to be compatible with quality and environmental management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Organizations around the world are becoming extremely wary of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS or forever chemicals. But why is this important to your organization and how can you control them? 

Companies in the market for personal protection equipment (PPE) should look for products that are UL classified where this is applicable. These items have been subject to specific relevant tests and passed inspections for either personal or industry use.

The difference between flame resistant (FR) and arc flash or arc rated (AR) clothing is clear, but many professionals make the mistake of choosing FR clothing with the assumption that they will be safe should a fire occur.

Learn about the different types of confined space rescue procedures and why it is important to develop an effective confined space rescue plan.

The New View is fundamentally the application of systems thinking to workplace health and safety. It considers safety an emergent property of the system. So what does that jargon mean? Instead of focusing on an individual thing, the organization steps back and takes a broader view.

Truck driving ergonomics is an often overlooked part of vehicle safety. Employee comfort and musculoskeletal health deserve attention, too.

We live, we love, we learn, and we leave a legacy.” This profound quotation from Stephen R. Covey has fueled my motivation to keep teaching at Virginia Tech well beyond retirement age and a comfortable pension.

The hard part is getting teams to buy into the team vision to play selfless and trust that if they focus on all the intangibles, the scoring will come and at the end of the game the scoreboard will reflect their efforts.

The union steward had just recounted an incident where a supervisor asked one of his workers to step into standing water to work on corroded gauges near the coker. The work needed to be done immediately as it would delay ongoing maintenance on the fractionator to take on different stock feed.

For all the COVID-19 safety guidelines circulating, some hundreds of pages long, basic best practices are straightforward and known by most Americans. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984, recently recounted them in an interview with the Journal of the American Medical Association.

The Great Resignation, Big Quit, and Big Strike are just a few of the terms used to describe the phenomenon of the large number of people who, during Covid times, took drastic actions to remedy dissatisfaction with their job.

How humans and other animals detect odors is an intriguing topic. Each OHS pro should understand the basics of how to interpret chemical exposures.

The EEOC published proposed regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act on 08/11/2023. Read this article for answers to your questions. 

Sustainability is becoming an important point of discussion in the environmental health and safety space.

A+A Trade Fair director Lars Wismer discusses what it was like to run the massive global event for the first time.

June is National Safety Month. Here’s why it’s important and what it should mean for safety professionals.

The so-called “New View” of practicing safety is HOP. The “Old View” is BBS, and to an extent OSHA compliance.

How to use psychological and behavioral knowledge to improve workplace safety. As a safety leader, it’s important to recognize moments when people are looking to you as an example and ensure that your behavior aligns with the values you’re working to instill in others.

Those working in industrial jobs face unique physical and mental health challenges that employers should be aware of. Most companies care about the well-being of their workers.

In a video interview with Beverage Industry, Justin Solomon, category marketing director of alcoholic beverages at ADM, discussed what’s driving innovation in beverage alcohol not only in terms of the products but how consumers are approaching alcohol consumption. 

While all crimes carry potentially steep consequences, the attorneys at Taracks & Associates say they aren't all made equal.

The Sweet Spot, a beloved yoga and wellness studio known for its inclusivity and community spirit, is shaking things up with the launch of a unique "Pay What You Want" price model.

According to a report recently published by The Icons, National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs) participated in CogX Festival, one of the world's largest tech exhibitions held in London.

For The Sixth Time in Two Months

Dr. Ann A Kiessling discussed what an embryo is twenty years ago in a Connecticut Law Review, in light of recent events, she now summaries that review.

The right lending solution when cash is needed in a hurry

The initial consultation with a law firm will provide essential information you need to clearly understand the legal process and the steps it involves.

Likely the youngest child ever to protect 100 acres of rainforest!

This product, which is part of the best-selling slime product line "Cursed Cotton Candy," adds a bit of softness to slimes instead of the popularly thick and rubbery slime textures.

Attorney Michael Panella Discusses Drug Possession and its Consequences According to the Laws of the State of Florida.

The statute of limitations for drug charges in Kentucky varies depending on the severity and classification of the offense.

New fabric jeans best for climbing, cycling, work, gym and every day

Knee brace experts Bauerfeind explain what knee instability is, what causes it, and how to treat it.

It is now more important than ever to have a home office space that is both enjoyable and functional during the workweek.

What Can Happen to Your House and Car in a Bankruptcy?

Some old fridge freezers used some dangerous gases

iPhones are expensive and constantly upgrading and dumping phones is bad for the environment. The alternative to both of these issues is to buy used, second hand or refurbished iPhones - but what are the differences and benefits of these?

Selling Away Leads to Fraud and Investment Loss

Not filing probate in California after the death of a loved one who owned assets can have significant consequences.

This February, when industry attention and advertising is focused on children, parents should take a moment to examine what is actually happening in our schools to solicit potential new patients through mental health screenings.

Best-selling author Frances Fuller offers an insider's view of assisted living and a unique outlook on aging, based on her own experience. Her insights are penetrating and deal with issues that many seniors and their families are concerned about.