Workplace Safety
Despite the migration of millions of American employees to home offices, 78 percent of the U.S. workforce still report for duty at a company facility, at least part-time. I love reporting to the...
View ArticleSevere Weather: Floods
Floods Part 2 in a 3-Part Series Weather-related disasters across the world lead to devastating loss of life and cost billions of dollars each year. Our last post about severe weather disasters focused...
View ArticleHoliday Office Safety Tips
The holidays are upon us, and with them, opportunities abound to enjoy celebrations with family, neighbors, colleagues, canines and friends. As you plan your 2018 holiday season, please consider these...
View ArticleParkinson’s Disease Awareness
Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month was instituted in April 1997 to commemorate the birth month of Dr. James Parkinson, the first man to formally identify the disease in 1817. His piece, An Essay on...
View ArticleArthritis Month
Arthritis is a debilitating condition which affects more than 50 million Americans, making it the number one cause of disability in the United States. In hopes of providing help for the millions...
View ArticleHigh-Rise Fire Safety
In honor of National Safety Month, we want to focus on a topic we hold dear to our hearts at the Allied Universal Training System by Universal Fire/Life Safety Services– high-rise fire safety....
View ArticleHappy Down Syndrome Awareness Month
In our ongoing effort to promote public health and safety, we wanted to take the opportunity to call attention to an important associated observance, held annually across the United States in October:...
View ArticleRemember Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Out of respect for people who are suffering from any form of dementia and their loved ones, I have refrained from using “firedog-isms” in this post. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Safety for High-Rise Buildings
The following information is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. For guidance about how to comply with Coronavirus regulations relative to...
View ArticleHow to Cope with COVID-19 Burnout
Part 2 of a 2-Part Series In a blog post we published earlier this month; we began a two-part series about overcoming COVID-19 burnout. Click here to read part one, which focused on ways to ease...
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