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Stay up-to-date with industry updates, professional development trends, safety tips and more from IES expertsFocus On… Hurricane Season
Get ready, hurricane season is here and it’s supposed to be a rough one! June 1 marked the first day of hurricane season, and as you prepare for summer activities, it’s highly advised that you also prepare for severe weather. It sounds like a buzzkill, but the...
read moreHeat. Humidity. Havoc. And Hazardous Waste
For. The. Love. It has been hotter than proverbial Hades in my part of the world and don’t tell me “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” Whatever it is–it’s wreaking havoc and, to quote Jane Austen, I have been in a “continuous state of inelegance!” Not to suggest...
read moreTrainer Toolbox for July 2018
OSHA has released its most cited serious violations See OSHA’s Quick Takes for June! Ever wondered what are OSHA’s Top 5 Most Popular Videos? FOOTnotes – For Our Outreach Trainers: Information specific to OSHA Outreach Trainers authorized through the Southeastern...
read moreMaking evaluation changes to meet grant goals
When performing grant evaluations, what happens when the project team encounters obstacles to starting the activities related to project objectives? What shifts need to be made to meet grant goals?
read moreGoats. Yoga. And Fall Prevention for Youth Workers.
On a mission to plan a family weekend adventure, I recently googled “things to do” and “events calendar” for a multitude of nearby towns and boroughs. Imagine my surprise when I came across an opportunity for an afternoon excursion to Chapel Hill where the whole...
read moreFocus On… Trenching and Excavation Safety
Dirt. It doesn’t necessarily seem dangerous. But did you know that one cubic yard of it, enough to half fill the bed of a full-size pickup truck, can weigh as much as a car? As result, excavation and trenching are classified among the most hazardous construction...
read moreTrainer Toolbox for May 2018
Federal OSHA launches “Find OSHA Outreach Trainer” Optional topics to consider for your OSHA Outreach Training Looking for an OSHA 10 or 30 Hour Outreach Class or Trainer? Search no more! FOOTnotes – For Our Outreach Trainers: Information specific to OSHA Outreach...
read moreSolving the Student Success Equation
Grants can be catalysts for implementing innovative student support strategies at your college or university. If you’re interested in how grant funding can advance your student support mission, we’ve highlighted a few funding opportunities for you.
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