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Work safety has always been a concern and was brought to attention even more during the industrial revolution. Since then, safety has become gradually more important over time. Even nowadays standards are high and have to be met. With ehs software solutions, you can digitize your ehs system at work. This will help you to streamline the safety process and make it more efficient. Digitizing ehs is a surefire way of freeing up time for employees who are not in ehs-related positions while still ensuring that ehs-related tasks get done.  In this blog post, we will go over some of…

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Having young children at home can be one of the greatest feelings in the world. That said you want to do all it takes to keep them safe under your roof. With that thought in mind, what might you need to do to keep your child or children safer than they are now? Don’t Take Home Safety for Granted In doing what is needed to increase the level of safety in your home, here are some thoughts you should consider: Do not invite trouble in – One of the big mistakes you can make as a parent is inviting trouble…

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Being a good driver is important on so many different levels that you may lose sight of it at times. That said you want to be the best driver so that you not only stay safe but also reap rewards available. Yes, being a good driver saves you money as time goes by. With that in mind, what do you need to do to have the best possible driving history moving forward? Lessen the Odds of Being an Accident Victim In having the right kind of history, one of the most important things is to have a good sense of…

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  There are over 38,000 fatal accidents on U.S. roadways, the Association for Safe International Road Travel reveals. Staying safe on the road is important for all car journeys, but especially on taxing longer drives. Planning your route, eliminating distractions, and being prepared for emergencies will help you reach your destination both safely and comfortably.   Plan your route   Take the time to carefully plan your drive before you leave. Not only can not planning your route end up causing you to get lost, but you may also miss out on unmissable roadside attractions along the way. Installing GPS will give you…

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You need to contact your insurance company very soon after experiencing a fire, flood, or other residential loss. It’s not just about speeding up the claim process or receiving a settlement sooner; more importantly, it may be your obligation under the policy to inform your insurer immediately after a loss. Focussing on the insurance claim process can feel like an overwhelming task after experiencing such a tragic loss. Use the resources available to you: Support from family and friends. They can help you get emergency essentials, look after the kids, provide clothes, and assist with filing your claim. A public…

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If you have a young person who is a new driver, there is no doubt that you worry about her or him on the road. And this is with good reason because younger drivers tend to be less skilled. In addition they sometimes don’t act as responsibly as they should. Things like driving while distracted, or even driving while impaired are big issues with young people and keeping them focused on responsible driving can be very difficult. During the winter when weather conditions like fog, rain, snow, and ice create unsafe road conditions there is even greater concern for  make…

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I was most excited last week when I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Richard Blech, the CEO of Secure Channels which is a group that works with businesses and individuals to increase their safety online. After having the conversation however I must say that I left the meeting far less excited, and significantly more paranoid than ever before. Cybercrime is big money and given that many areas of the internet are relatively un-policed, we are in a situation whereby just about anyone could have their personal information stolen from their devices. There are many ways in which cyber criminals…

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If you are running a business then one area that you should pay particularly close attention to is recruitment. Not only is getting recruitment right the absolute key to ensuring that your business has the best possible staff, it is also vital when it comes to assembling the right team which can lead your company to great things. A key part of the recruitment process which so many business owners fail to do is check people before they hire them, and ensure that a thorough review is carried out on the recruit. Many companies offer this service and here is…

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Have you ever received a traffic ticket? What if you’ve gotten more than one? What lesson or lessons do you think you should take from such an experience or experiences? For individuals who’ve received traffic tickets, many process them in a different way. Some people will look at the ticket as not that big of a deal. They will pay it off, and then go about their business as if nothing happened. For others, such an experience can be a wakeup call to focus more each time they get behind the wheel. With that in mind, will you learn from…

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Interestingly, on days that elections take place, driving accidents go up as well. While some people think this is due to drink driving, with people either celebrating their victory or drowning their sorrows, the police have now confirmed that it is actually down to them being in a hurry to get to the polling stations. The Monday before the elections, which take place on Tuesdays, police ready themselves along each popular route, making sure that people are safe. Yet despite those preparations, there continues to be an 18% increase in the chance of death when driving. For Christopher Halajian, this…

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