Safety & Training Short: Kitchen Safety - Knives
When handling knives, box cutters, or machines and tools with blades, take care to protect yourself from cuts. Cuts from knives may occur as a result of improper handling, improper storage, or the accidental dropping of knives. To prevent injury, apply the following approaches.Planning:Assess tasks to identify the potential hazards and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).Require employees to use appropriate controls and hand protection when exposed to hazards such as cuts and lacerations.Review
A Carefully Constructed Succession Plan for Ghilotti Brothers Construction
Reprinted from Family Business Magazine by Beth Braverman, August 29, 2024Bay Area construction company Ghilotti Brothers has a 10-year timeline for transitioning from the third to the fourth generation. Like anyone else traveling through the San Francisco Bay area, Gino Ghilotti often spotted trucks bearing the name of his family's construction company, Ghilotti Brothers, on local roads. For Gino, a fourth-generation family member, the vehicles were a visible reminder of the responsibilities that come
Safety & Training Short: Job Safety Analysis
The Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Process JSAs are designed to enhance workers’ awareness of and adherence to safety controls. The goal is zero incidents. Obtaining that goal greatly helps the worker and the organization. JSAs outline, for each position, the various hazards of the job and the needed controls and behaviors that will keep incidents from occurring. Use JSAs to teach workers about their jobs and about the importance of safety on the job. JSA implementation: JSAs must be implemented in a
Alten Construction Expands Ownership Team
Photo left to right: Bob Alten, Shannon Alten, Erik Andresen, Bobby Alten and Billy Alten RICHMOND, Calif. —Alten Construction, a full-service San Francisco Bay Area commercial construction general contractor, is pleased to announce the addition of three new partners to its ownership structure. Company founders and co-owners Bob Alten and Shannon Alten welcome sons Bobby Alten and Billy Alten to company ownership, as well as longtime employee and chief estimator Erik Andresen. Bobby joined Alten
Safety & Training Short - Winter Driving
Objective: To assure that employees are prepared for driving in winter conditions. A little extra preparation is needed to assure driver safety during winter months or other inclement weather conditions.Poor driving conditions is one of the biggest winter safety concerns. Due to shorter days, drivers are required to spend more time driving in the dark, and inclement weather can create slick roads and low visibility conditions.Click here to download the complete training short in EnglishClick here to
Contractors with No Employees Face New Workers' Compensation Requirement
A new law will require almost all contractors in California to carry workers’ compensation coverage, regardless of if they have employees or not. According to the author of the bill, State Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) the new law was necessary due to the tendency of many small contractors to claim they have no employees, when in fact they regularly hire day laborers or undocumented workers. Since a firm with only an owner and no employees is not required to carry workers’ comp coverage, those workers would