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Stay up-to-date with industry updates, professional development trends, safety tips and more from IES expertsFocus On… UV and Heat Safety
In North Carolina, heat and humidity go together like biscuits and gravy. These intense conditions make people working outside more susceptible to heat-related illness and UV damage. Exposure to UV rays and extreme heat can have various negative impacts on your...
Appreciating the Simple Things in Life
Her name is Margaret. We call her Maggie—a black lab mix adopted from the local shelter. Maggie is a simple dog which is what I love most about her because life is complicated. Yesterday, in the waiting area at my daughter’s orthodontist, I overheard a conversation...
Trainer Toolbox for July 2019
Outreach Training Records Retention Requirements Ask For Help. Suicide Prevention Resources The Importance of Being Prepared Before a Disaster Strikes OSHA Needs Your Input on Possible Updates to the Lockout/Tagout Standard Outreach Training Records Retention...
Order in the House
A couple of months ago, my husband and I decided to renovate our kitchen. I’ve watched a lot of HGTV, so I know a thing or two about how to make this happen. All we needed to do was pick out the countertops, cabinets, hardware, sink, fixtures, appliances, flooring and...
Focus On… Warm Weather Pests
The warmer weather is indicative of many things: afternoons by the pool, cookouts with family and friends and memorable vacations. The heat also brings animals out. Some critters are harmless, but others can be potentially deadly. Ticks, spiders and snakes are...
Trainer Toolbox for May 2019
OSHA Wants Your Input On Powered Industrial Trucks Safe + Sound 2019 (July) Make Sure You’re Prepared for a Radiation Emergency A Cautionary Tale: The Importance of Protecting Your Workplace from Hazards Instructor Resource—PowerPoint Presentations FOOTnotes...
IES to Host May NCDBA Science and Technology Forum
NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) will host the North Carolina Defense Business Association (NCDBA) Science and Technology forum at the Wilson College of Textiles on May 9th from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Phil Williams, the chair of the Science and Technology...
What are logic models, and when should you use them?
There are several key components of logic models that are standard best practice. This blog will discuss these various components and provide an example of a logic model template. You may access the free logic model template here. When developing a new program, or...
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