Aug 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
YIKES! We had a NEAR MISS – let’s CELEBRATE!!!! We do not actually break out into a “happy dance” or have a pizza party when we have a “near miss”, but we do actually celebrate the fact that the system we put in place years ago of encouraging our field employees to...
Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
“HONK FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY” signs lined the side of U.S. 31 in Charlevoix after a large crane tipped over at a cement plant. No one was hurt. Construction workers from all over Michigan picketed to raise awareness for construction safety. They have reason to be...
Mar 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Going “green” continues to show benefits throughout the life cycle of a building. Today, green buildings can be delivered at a price comparable to conventional buildings and investments can be recouped through operational cost savings and, with the right...
Feb 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
“SKIN IN THE GAME” I heard once that the US Coast Guard requires the helicopter mechanic who repairs the chopper to go up with the pilot for the “test fly.” Talk about SKIN IN THE GAME!!! Those mechanics are undoubtedly checking and double checking every...
Apr 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s been 3 years since OSHA has implemented a revision for crane operators (Subpart CC). This revision requires operators of crane equipment to be certified, qualified, or licensed. If an audited employer program is used it can be very costly for the owner,...
