Create emergency plans for your family and tribal entity during National Preparedness Month September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the purpose of National Preparedness Month is to encourage us to create emergency plans for the future and take preparation steps, ahead of time, within our homes, businesses, schools, and communities…. Read More
workplace safety
Tribal workplace violence training programs
Why your tribal business needs a workplace violence program As the second leading cause of occupational fatalities in the U.S., workplace violence is not only a high-profile risk, but unfortunately, it’s also becoming more and more prevalent. Human resources and workplace safety experts are touting the need for tribal workplace violence training – but how do… Read More
5 tools to prevent tribal workplace fall hazards
National Safety Stand-Down Week: Protect your tribal workplace from fall hazards Every year over 300 people die in ladder-related accidents, and more than 10,000 suffer serious injuries. They are the top cause of construction fatalities and account for one-third of on-the-job injury deaths in the industry. Whether your tribal entity is a construction company handling… Read More
Fire prevention and safety tips for your tribal business
Protect your tribal entity with these fire prevention and safety tips This week is Fire Prevention Week, so we’re dedicating this blog post to fire prevention and safety tips. No matter what type of tribal business you conduct at your workplace, fire safety should be a primary concern. The National Fire Prevention Association studied 98,000 non-residential fires that… Read More
How your water management program can combat Legionnaires’
What you need to know about Legionnaires’ disease and your water management program The number of Legionnaires’ disease cases has nearly quadrupled in the U.S. in the last 15 years. All might have been prevented by proper measures taken in each water management program, such as use of disinfectant, correct water temperatures and other health measures, said federal… Read More