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Safety & Training Short: Machine Safeguarding - Interlocking Guards
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Safety & Training Short: Machine Safeguarding - Interlocking Guards

Objective: To assure workers understand the types and safe use of interlocking guards Interlocking guards, also called interlocks, use a tripping mechanism to shut off the machine when a guard or cover is open or removed. They protect workers and coworkers from reaching into moving machinery.Types of Interlocking Guards Interlocking guards with: Proximity switches use a magnetic field to control machine movement. - The disadvantage to this type of guard is that any type of metal placed in close

George Petersen Insurance Agency
Announcing Construction Suicide Prevention Week
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Announcing Construction Suicide Prevention Week

SAVE THE DATE:  September 8-12, 2025Together we can save lives. In 2019, a mission-driven group of volunteers from across the construction industry came together with the goal of saving lives. They collaborated to launch the inaugural Suicide Prevention Week for the industry — a week dedicated to raising awareness about the higher-than-average number of suicides in the construction industry, and to providing resources to help prevent those deaths. Every year, during September — National Suicide Prevention

Marin City Community Development Corporation
Safety & Training Short: Cement-Related Skin Irritation Hazards
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
Safety & Training Short: Cement-Related Skin Irritation Hazards

Objective: To reinforce awareness of the potential skin irritation risks from working with cement.  Cement-Related Skin Irritation Hazards Cement is a major cause of skin irritation. Its lime content (primarily calcium hydroxide) and heat-producing properties when water is added cause skin irritation on contact.   Cement contact with dry skin is likely to crack the skin and may lead to ulcers, reddening, and irritation, collectively referred to as dermatitis. Additionally, frequent contact with cement

George Petersen Insurance Agency
Fix the (Wildfire) Risk  Video Series
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Fix the (Wildfire) Risk Video Series

We’re excited to share a new video series called Fix the Risk, designed to help homeowners understand the wildfire risks around their homes—and more importantly, what they can do about them. These short, practical videos walk viewers through simple steps to reduce vulnerability to embers, which are a leading cause of home ignition during wildfires. The first three videos focus on key areas: Create Zone 0: How to create an ember-resistant zone by removing vegetation within the first 5 feet of a home and

Fire Safe Marin
Safety & Training Short: Hazard Communication Awareness 2.0
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Safety & Training Short: Hazard Communication Awareness 2.0

WHAT IS HAZARD COMMUNICATION? The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazard Communication standard, also referred to as “HAZCOM,” ensures employees have access to vital safety information about chemicals used in the workplace. It provides employees with the information they have the “right to know” while working with hazardous chemicals.HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM Your workplace has a hazard communication program available. This program is federally required in all facilities

George Petersen Insurance Agency
Summer is Here - Protect Outside Workers from Heat Illness
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Summer is Here - Protect Outside Workers from Heat Illness

Summer's here!  The air is rich with the scents of sunscreen, freshly cut grass, and barbecue smoke. You can hear the sounds of splashing water and lively outdoor events, and taste refreshing watermelon and cold drinks.  While leisurely summer days are wonderful, working under the sun is a different story, especially in Northern California, where the heat demands serious attention. Cal/OSHA, the state's occupational safety and health agency, has strict regulations in place to protect workers from heat

Venbrook Group, LLC
Marin Builders Association Members: Save on your Workers' Comp!
Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Marin Builders Association Members: Save on your Workers' Comp!
George Petersen Insurance Agency
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