Flu Prevention
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The CDC estimates that every year 9% of the U.S. population is hospitalized for confirmed flu cases. As we approach early fall and the CDC’s recommended time for vaccination, let’s...
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National Preparedness Month
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL PROCEDURES:All Ideal employees and our Subs are required during emergency EVAC drills to do the following:• Ensure fire protection equipment is operating properly.• Train employees on how...
As Americans hit the roads each and every day to celebrate the holidays or social events with family or friends, it's important that we drive safe. Drunk driving is a...
Stress and Worker Safety
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How is Stress Related to SAFETY? Stress, many of us are faced with it on a daily basis, however we might not know how to deal with it. It is important...
Ticks & Lyme Disease
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Outdoor workers are exposed to a variety of hazards that depend on their type of work, season, and duration of time they are outside. A specific hazard that outdoor workers...
Four Mindsets to Avoid
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Summer is in full swing. The sun is shining, temperatures are rising, and the grass is growing. More importantly, we will be celebrating Independence Day with family, friends, cold beverages,...
Excavation activities in the company start to increase as the weather warms up. An important hazard we have to identify during excavations is how to minimize the exposure to crystalline...
Electrical Safety
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-Extension Cords-Extension cords that we use on the job have to be 3 wired cords with a ground plug, and a minimum of 12 gauge wire is required. Three wire...
The month of May brings sunshine, blue skies, and the perfect conditions for trenching and excavating. While some people will be thinking of planning summer vacation time with their families,...