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Emergency Response at Work
OSHA requires businesses to have an Emergency Action Plan for the workplace that addresses possible emergencies and how employees are to respond to such emergencies. The plans are to provide emergency response contact information, as well as exit routes, shelter-in-place locations, and safe areas for different types of emergencies. Employers should test their plans to ensure that their plan works and employees have practiced the plan. Although not specifically mandated in OSHA, there is a strong suggestion that emergency plans be tested to identify errors and to get employees involved. This is commonly viewed as a lesson learned and a great opportunity to test the plan for needed updates. Continue Reading →
Slips, Trips, and Falls in Construction
Nearly one-third of reportable injuries and 40% of fatalities in construction result from slips, trips, and falls (STF). These injuries result in 50% more days away from work than other injuries. Let’s take a look at some common areas of risk and some safe work practices. Continue Reading →
SSOE CEO Vince DiPofi to Present at the Engineers Foundation of Ohio’s 2023 Continuing Professional Development Conference
TOLEDO, Ohio, October 27, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce that Vince DiPofi, PE, SSOE’s Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Engineers Foundation of Ohio’s 2023 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Conference that will take place virtually November 2-3, 2023. During this conference, attendees can earn up to 15 CPD hours while participating in seminars specifically designed for Ohio's professional engineers and other design professionals. DiPofi will present “Succession Planning & Ownership Models” on Thursday, November 2 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Continue Reading →
Slips, Trips, and Falls – Hazards on Industrial Sites
OSHA maintains general industry regulations on walking / working surfaces that guard against hazards such as; excess clutter, protruding objects, and wet conditions just to name a few. These hazards can harm everyone in a facility, regardless of their job title or job responsibilities. In the images below, we look at some of the most common STF hazards found on industrial sites. Keep an eye for these types of hazards when performing work on industrial sites. Continue Reading →
SSOE Group Announces León Office Expansion Amid Continued Growth in Mexico
LEÓN, Guanajuato, Mexico, October 26, 2023 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce the expansion of its León, Guanajuato, office—a direct result of the firm's continued focus on and investment in its Mexico operations. Last month, an open house reception, consisting of a special town hall with a ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony, was held to inaugurate the expansion of SSOE’s León operations as it now occupies a third additional floor within the office complex. Continue Reading →
Slips, Trips, and Falls – Safer Working Environment
Slips, Trips, and Falls (STF) often occur due to a loss of traction between the foot / shoe and the walking surface. Common locations of risk are doorways, ramps, hallways with different floor surfaces, stairs, and when obstacles like rugs or cords are present. Continue Reading →
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